- Maintenance 22nd September – Damage calculation & compensation - 21 September 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 22nd September ⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (21st Sept) ⏳ ~ 1hFixes and ImprovementsPerksFixed an issue where the damage calculation for the Blowback perk was incorrectly applying the modifier multiplier twice.Additional maintenance compensation (17 September)All players will be receiving the following as compensation for the additional maintenance (17 September) and consequential server downtime:3x Wicked Harvest3x Smuggler’s Fortune❗To note: The compensation will remain available for players to claim until our next scheduled maintenance Top Community Feedback under investigationFrustration with the limited new content added in the game.Storage space filing up too fast.Dislike for the Seasonal Mastery Reset due to grind associated.Balance pass on Kraken difficulty and scaling.Top bugs under investigationCannot complet…
- Year 3 Season 2 Recap Stream - Highlights - 18 September 2026
Hi Captains,Almost a month after Year 3 Season 2 and this time we went live on The Deck to talk about how the season went. Samuel Soh joined us to answer the questions while Neo handled gameplay as usual.For the full VOD, click here: Below are the key highlights 👇BUGSQ: The Cosmetic and Arsenal loadout wipe, why did it take so long to fix?The issue was tied to a change in the save structure, which caused existing loadouts to be treated as new and reset.The simple fix would have been to revert it, but that would have wiped loadouts a second time for anyone who had already logged into Y3S2 and rebuilt them. So, we needed a solution that preserved the loadouts for players who had logged in while reverting it for those who had not, so nobody got wiped twice.Implementation took about a week. Testing took about two more, because a second wipe would have been far worse than a slow fix.Q: Why…
- Y3S2 Abyssal Envoy Time-Limited World Event - 15 September 2026
Check out the trailer for the Abyssal Envoy boss, available now in Skull and Bones.
- The Deck Livestream 12/08 [REPLAY] - Y3S2 Overview - 15 September 2026
Join us for a replay of The Deck Livestream for Y3S2, as the Skull & Bones team go over the content going live as part of the seasonal update, featuring plenty new QOL changes!
- Maintenance 15th September – QoL Improvements & various fixes - 14 September 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 15th September ⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (14th SEPT) ⏳ ~3 hours QoL ImprovementsThanks to your feedback, we’re back with new QoL improvements! Adept Mods Visual UpdateYou suggested improvements to Adept mods visibility and we've been hard at work to deliver it. Adept Mods have received a fresh visual overhaul with distinct new icons, letting you instantly spot your enhanced gear right from the loadout menu.“Salvage All” SafeguardTo prevent accidental mass-salvaging in the warehouse, the confirmation prompt now requires you to hold down the button to execute. Your stored loot is now safe from misclicks!Fixes and ImprovementsCombatFixed an issue where healing values overlapped with the healing indicator after using a healing weapon during combat.Fixed an issue where the Impender Ballista could one-shot players in Deat…
- Maintenance 27th August - Item Salvage, Splash Screen , & Contract Fixes - 27 August 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is underway 🛠️ 📅 Thursday 27th August⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (26th AUG)⏳ ~2 hours Fixes and Improvements:Item Salvage Shifted the Salvage option after selecting an item to the second action in the list. Stability Fixed an issue where players could not progress past the splash screen on devices with lower hardware specifications. Improved client stability Contracts “The Unbending Flame” - Fixed an issue where the interaction prompt at the hideout missing if “Flicker of Destiny” had not been previously completed. “A Trail Renewed” - Fixed an issue where the outpost NPC was missing on Low settings. “Treacherous Trail” – Fixed an issue where the cutscene camera was sometimes unintentionally excessively zoomed in “Junk-to-Junk” – Fixed an issue where cargo would appear vanished when players are sunk during the first step of the contract Dev No…
- LOVER'S FESTIVAL PHOTOMODE CONTEST - 24 August 2026
LOVER'S FESTIVAL PHOTOMODE CONTESTAugust 24 – September 15, 2026 · Ruins of Luk Khun OutpostLove is in the air, Captains!To mark the Lover's Festival in Skull and Bones, we're inviting you to make your way to the Ruins of Luk Khun Outpost, where a couple of very romantic baby hippos have taken up residence for the occasion. ABOUT THE LOVER'S FESTIVALThe Lover's Festival is a limited-time campaign running August 18 – September 15 in Skull and Bones. Here's everything happening during the event:Login Rewards – Log in daily to earn rewards throughout the campaign. The Call of the Phoenix cosmetic unlocks on Day 28 of the login campaign. The reward track is already live, the sooner you log in, the better.Romantic Hippos – A pair of very special hippos have set up at the Ruins of Luk Khun Outpost for the full event period. They're the stars of this contest.Store Bundles – Several themed bund…
- Maintenance 25th August - World Event, Contract & Stability Fixes - 24 August 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 25th August⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (24th AUG)⏳ ~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsContracts· Fixed an issue in Bloodsoaked Silver where traitors remained invincible, preventing mission completion. \World Events· Fixed an issue where Kraken Mandibles attacks did not deal any damage to the player throughout all the stages of The Kraken World Event.· Fixed an issue where the scheduled world events failed to spawn in World Tier 1· Fixed an issue in World Tier II Ascension where Zamaharibu continuously regenerated health. \Stability· Fixed various server stability issues.Achievements and Challenges· Updated the “But You Have Heard of Me” Trophy description to better reflect the game’s mechanics.· The “Silversmith I” achievement will no longer be unintentionally unlocked when the Legendary Kingpin Boost is activated.Store· F…
- Year 3 Season 2: Crimson Waters is here. - 19 August 2026
CRIMSON WATERS IS HERE The hunt for Freeman's Treasure intensifies. A sinister new threat rises from the depths of the Indian Ocean. Face the deadly Abyssal Fleet, take command of the mighty Junk ship, and push your builds to new heights with powerful new progression tools. Year 3 Season 2 begins now. NEW SHIP: THE JUNK Nicknamed The Relentless, the Junk is a powerful new large ship built for extended battles. Burn through enemy defenses, build devastating fire damage, and empower nearby allies as the fight intensifies. NEW CHALLENGES A sinister threat rises from the depths. Face the Abyssal Fleet, a hostile new enemy faction unlike anything you've encountered on the Indian Ocean. Endgame Captains can take on Heralds of the Abyss, a World Tier 4 event featuring massive fleet battles against the fearsome Abyssal Herald and his minions. Earn exclusive rewards, rare Mods, and Abyssal Essen…
- Y3S2 PATCH NOTES: CRIMSON WATERS - 17 August 2026
Y3S2: CRIMSON WATERS Something stirs from beyond the barrier. It comes. It seeks. Heralding a new tide. And with it, the skies bleed crimson, reflected on waters as of yet undisturbed. Do not quake in the face of this new threat. Loose the sails and stand strong: let not dread guide your path. Are you ready, Captain? HIGHLIGHTSNew Large Ship: JunkUpgrade LevelBreakdownBase Junk85000 Hull Health 17000 Brace Strength 425 Brace Recovery per second 160000 Weight Limit 5 Furniture Slots Unique Perk: Infernal EmbersUpgrade 188400 Hull Health 17680 Brace StrengthUpgrade 2190000 Weight LimitUpgrade 3Top Speed: 24 Added Perk: Deep BlueUpgrade 490950 Hull Health 18190 Brace Strength +5% Flooding Resistance +5% Fire ResistanceUpgrade 56 Furniture Slots +10% Flooding Resistance +10% Fire Resistance +3% Electric Resistance +3% Toxic ResistanceUpgrade 6520 Brace Recovery per second +15% Flooding Resi…
- Maintenance 28th July – Routine maintenance - 27 July 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 28th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (27 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsTOP Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the latest status on the feedback items we’re looking into, we'll continue updating you as things progress:- Introduction of a search feature (release targeted for Y3S3) and improvements to current sorting filters (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass on Seasonal Mastery progression pace (release targeted for Y3S2)- More accurate contribution-based rewards for World Events (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass to increase Sea Monsters difficulty in WT3/WT4 (release targeted for Y3S2)To note: A change was already deployed allowing Sea Monsters to be affected by Ship rank Difference infamy scaling.- Improvements to Item Ascension (release targete…
- Maintenance 21st July – Routine maintenance - 20 July 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 21st July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (20 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsTOP Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the latest status on the feedback items we’re looking into, we'll continue updating you as things progress:- Introduction of a search feature (release targeted for Y3S3) and improvements to current sorting filters (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass on Seasonal Mastery progression pace (release targeted for Y3S2)- More accurate contribution-based rewards for World Events (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass to increase Sea Monsters difficulty in WT3/WT4 (release targeted for Y3S2)To note: A change was already deployed allowing Sea Monsters to be affected by Ship rank Difference infamy scaling.- Improvements to Item Ascension (release targete…
- Year 3 Season 2 Development Update: IPP17 Recap & Community Q&A - 17 July 2026
Hi Captains,We've just wrapped up Insider Program Phase 17, where we tested some of the features coming in Year 3 Season 2, and we sat down (well, went live) to share where the team is today, talk through what we've learned from recent feedback, and answer your questions live.As we said at the start of Year 3, we're committed to shaping the Year 3 Roadmap alongside the community, and this stream was another opportunity to keep you updated on that journey. Our Lead Game Designer Samuel Quek joined to cover everything from the new enemy to Combat 2.0, mod transfer and a few things we hadn't planned to tease.For the full stream VOD, click here. Below, we've pulled together the key moments and answers that give a broader picture of where development progress is heading.AMA HIGHLIGHTSQ: IPP17 has just wrapped up. How did it go? What features were tested, and where does the team stand on deve…
- Maintenance 14th July – Routine maintenance & compensations - 13 July 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 14th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (13 JUL)⏳ ~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operationsEmergency maintenance compensation:All players will be receiving the following as compensation for the recent additional maintenance and consequent server downtime:- 4x Wicked Harvest- 4x Smuggler’s Fortune❗To note: The compensation will remain available for players to claim until our next scheduled maintenanceKraken rewards compensation:As compensation for the issue that prevented players from receiving their rewards after defeating the Kraken, everyone who logs in before the end of the season will receive the following items:- 20x Nightshade Pearls- 100x Upgrade parts- 4x Notorious ScoundrelsYou should receive both Nightshade Pearls and Upgrade parts via mailbox while the Notorious Scoundrels will be…
- Maintenance 07th July - Combat Fixes, Stability Improvements & Kraken rewards - 6 July 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 7th July⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (06 JUL)⌛~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsWorld EventsFixed an issue where the Kraken was not dropping rewards or spawning a chest upon defeat. \Dev Note: After an extended investigation that included reviewing player-submitted videos and comparing them against logs from accounts that reported the issue through Bug Reporter, we identified an issue with how Kraken reward eligibility was being calculated.The Kraken's damage/healing contribution window was set to 80 seconds, but this timer also included the 13-second death animation. As a result, players effectively had around 67 seconds before the Kraken's death to deal enough damage or provide enough healing to qualify for rewards.In some cases, players who were unable to contribute during part of the fight (for example, due to being defeat…
- Maintenance 30th June – routine maintenance - 29 June 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 30th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (29 JUN)⏳ ~2 hours🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the latest status on the feedback items we’re looking into, we'll continue updating you as things progress:- Introduction of a search feature (release targeted for Y3S3) and improvements to current sorting filters (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass on Seasonal Mastery progression pace (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass to increase Sea Monsters difficulty and/or reduce infamy gains from Sea Monsters in WT3/WT4 (release targeted for mid-season Y3S1)- More accurate contribution-based rewards for World Events (release targeted for Y3S2)❗Please note that all timelines listed above are tentative and may be subject to change.TOP Feedback Under…
- Maintenance 23rd June – routine maintenance - 22 June 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 23rd June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (22 JUN)⏳~2 hours🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback We're Working OnBelow is the latest status on the feedback items we’re looking into, we'll continue updating you as things progress:Introduction of a search feature (release targeted for Y3S3) and improvements to current sorting filters (release targeted for Y3S2)Balancing pass on Seasonal Mastery progression pace (release targeted for Y3S2)Balancing pass to increase Sea Monsters difficulty and/or reduce infamy gains from Sea Monsters in WT3/WT4 (release targeted for mid-season Y3S1)More accurate contribution-based rewards for World Events (release targeted for Y3S2)❗Please note that all timelines listed above are tentative and may be subject to change.TOP Feedback Under investig…
- Maintenance 16th June – Routine operations & compensation - 15 June 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 16th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (15 JUN)⏳~1 hour🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations. All players will be receiving the following as compensation for the recent maintenances and consequent server downtime:- 6x Wicked Harvest- 6x Smuggler’s Fortune❗To note: The compensation will remain available for players to claim until our next scheduled maintenanceTop feedback under investigation:- Introduction of a search feature (release targeted for Y3S3) and improvements to current sorting filters (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass on Seasonal Mastery progression pace (release targeted for Y3S2)- Balancing pass to increase Sea Monsters difficulty and/or reduce infamy gains from Sea Monsters in WT3/WT4 (release targeted for mid-season Y3S1)- More accurate contribution-based rewards for…
- GALLEON PHOTOMODE CONTEST - 12 June 2026
To celebrate the arrival of the Galleon in Year 3 Season 1, we're inviting all Captains to showcase it in all its glory using Photo Mode. Capture the Galleon in action: in battle, fighting the Sea Monster, at anchor, cutting through a storm, or silhouetted at sunset. The Indian Ocean is your stage.HOW TO ENTERFollow these steps to submit your entry:Take an epic screenshot of the Galleon using the in-game Photo Mode with the UI hidden. Screenshots can be captured in Steam at any time using the F12 key.Open Steam and go to View → Recordings & Screenshots to find your captured screenshots. Select the screenshot you would like to submit, click "Share" → "Share on Steam".Post your screenshot to the Skull and Bones Steam Community Hub Screenshots section using the tag #Galleon. Set visibility to Public and do not mark it as a spoiler.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSAll entries must meet the following…
- Maintenance 09th June - Multiple fixes & improvements - 8 June 2026
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance incoming 🛠️📅 Tuesday 09th June⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (08 JUN)⏳ ~2 hoursFixes and ImprovementsCombatFixed an issue where the Armored perk was incorrectly resetting on respawn.Fixed an issue where Domain Bosses on World Tier 4 were dropping unascended weapons.Fixed an issue where bombard shots were not dealing damage to sails.Fixed an issue where non-PvP players could heal PvP players using the "Argus' Touch" perk from the Reachwarden weapon.Fixed an issue where traitors in "Bloodsoaked Silver" were invincible, preventing contract completion.Fixed an issue where the "Brackish Bites" perk on the Needle Shield triggered without the Punctured status being applied to the target ship.Fixed an issue where the Corvette's Flagbearer Upgraded Mark was not healing severe damage on allies.World EventsIncreased World Tier Infamy gain in World Tier 4 t…
