Skull and Bones Adds Land Combat This Fall: Ubisoft Reveals Year 2 Plans

Ubisoft is setting sail to make Skull and Bones Year 2 the most exciting chapter yet for this pirate multiplayer game, with a treasure trove of new content including new modes, ships, a Kraken, and the much-anticipated land combat feature. Fans have been clamoring for this addition since the game's launch, and Ubisoft is finally delivering.

During a special Year 2 showcase that premiered yesterday, Ubisoft unveiled its roadmap for the next year of updates. The highlight is Season 3: Guts and Glory, set to launch this fall, which will introduce the long-awaited land combat. Players will be able to step off their ships and engage in swordfights and gun battles on land, exploring sandy beaches and damp caves to rescue skilled crewmembers known as Officers. A teaser video offered a glimpse into what to expect, but fans will have to wait until later this year to see the full implementation.

While land combat is the crown jewel of Skull and Bones Year 2, Ubisoft's presentation revealed a wealth of other exciting content. Season 1: Ascent into Chaos, launching today, April 15, introduces an item ascension feature, challenging World Tiers, a new Schooner medium ship, and the team-based Death Tides PvP mode. Season 2: Oaths of War, set for summer 2025, will bring Megaforts and the massive Frigate large ships. Season 4: Eye of the Beast, arriving this winter, promises the introduction of the Kraken, the Hunter’s Guild, and the Corvette large ship.

If you're intrigued by these updates, you'll be thrilled to know that Skull and Bones is offering a free weekend from April 17 to 21. This is your chance to dive into the pirate PvP action and even purchase the game at a discounted price, though the exact amount has yet to be revealed.

Skull and Bones launched on February 16, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S, receiving a 7/10 in our review. While Ubisoft has not disclosed official sales figures, they did announce "record player engagement" shortly after the game's release. Interestingly, the launch of Skull and Bones also saw a 200% increase in players for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.