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Skull and Bones to Introduce Land Combat This Fall

Apr 15, 2025 5:40 PM

Ubisoft has announced exciting updates for Skull and Bones in Year 2, including the highly anticipated land combat feature set to debut in Season 3: Guts and Glory this fall. Players will soon be able to engage in sword fights and use firearms while exploring beaches and caves. The showcase revealed other key additions, such as a medium ship, new PvP modes, and the introduction of a Kraken in Season 4. Players can participate in a free weekend from April 17 to 21 to experience the pirate action and take advantage of discounted game purchases.

What new features can players expect in Skull and Bones Year 2?

Players can expect significant new features including land combat, new ships, enhanced modes, and the Kraken in upcoming seasons, with Season 3 focusing on engaging players in melee battles on land.

Skull and Bones is a multiplayer pirate game developed by Ubisoft Singapore, launched on February 16, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game emphasizes cooperative and competitive naval combat, and it builds on the thematic elements of previous Ubisoft titles like Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, igniting interest in pirate adventures once more.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-04-15 21:00:09
Land combat and a Kraken Skull and Bones is finally giving pirates the full fantasy treatment—now we just need a shanty-singing minigame to complete the vibe. That free weekend is a smart move to lure in players who were on the fence after launch.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-04-15 20:54:08
Land combat in Skull and Bones sounds like a game-changer—finally, pirates can brawl on shore without feeling stranded. Between the Kraken and new PvP modes, Year 2 might just turn this ship around after a rocky launch.
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