Summary
Ubisoft has begun to share some information about whatSkull and Bonesplayers can expect to see in the game’s upcoming Season 2. Plans for the second season ofSkull and Bonesinclude upgrades to ships and fleet mechanics along with some new game modes.
After more than a decade in development and seven sets of delays,Skull and Bonesfinally arrived on consoles and PC on July 08, 2025, but it was met with mixed reviews from professional critics and generally unfavorable ones from players. Envisioned as a fully multiplayer version of the maritime portions ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, the game faltered at launch, but the start ofSeason 1 inSkull and Bonesboosted momentumin its player engagement, with Ubisoft reporting that players were spending roughly four hours a day with the game on average in a report from late February.
In a Letter from the Producer posted to Ubisoft’s website on May 15, the publisher made note of the upswing in player engagement since the launch of the live service elements, as well as promoting improvements planned for Season 2. While the letter doesn’t get into specifics about what these changes will be, the general overview states that players can expect to see more ship upgrades, a fleet management system that will allow ships to be assigned to automatically collect Pieces of Eight, and new modes for bothSkull and Bonessingle-playerand PvP. There are also plans to adjust the cost for manufactories. Perhaps most importantly, though, the next season will introduce a new primary antagonist, sea monsters, and ghost ships for players to contend with, sticking to the developers' vision of throwing new threats at the player each season.
What’s Coming in Skull and Bones Season 2
No date has been set for the launch of Season 2, but players should expect a soft reset on several elements of the progress they’ve made at the end ofSkull and BonesSeason 1, including leaderboard ranks, manufactories, and upgrades. However, most players will get to keep the Pieces of Eight they’ve collected, as the soft reset in that regard will only affect the small number of players who have more than 300,000 in their wallets, reducing their accumulated Pieces of Eight to match that figure.
Of course, those who performed well during Season 1 are due for rewards, and Ubisoft plans to provide a cosmetic set to help improve thecustomization ofSkull and Bonesfor any player who reached Diamond Rank in the leaderboards. Additionally, players will be rewarded with new in-game items for the number of territories and manufactories they control. Accumulating territories will grant players World Helm Leases, while having more manufactories will grant Ship Upgrade Parts. While the letter does not specify the exact details of what these items will do, it states that they will help with “growing your fleet of ships, acquiring the manufactories of your choice, and get a head start in shaping your empire to your strategy.”
Skull and Bones
WHERE TO PLAY
Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin.ENGAGE IN SPECTACULAR NAVAL COMBATPrepare for devastating battles by crafting a dozen different ships and equip your fleet with powerful loadouts. Unlock stronger weapons as you progress and customize your ships to reflect your unique pirate playstyle.SAIL INTO A DANGEROUS HELL IN PARADISEVoyage into the Indian Ocean and explore a vast open world teeming with cutthroat pirates, deadly sea monsters, supernatural threats, devastating storms, and more.TEAM UP WITH FELLOW PIRATESSail the lawless seas solo or team up with two friends or other players to partake in shareable contracts and rewards.ENJOY EVER-EVOLVING CONTENTEach season, face a brand-new legendary sea lord and discover fresh content, limitless endgame opportunities, and new exciting features designed to enhance your pirate experience.
