How many people are playing Skull and Bones right now?

86 people are playing Skull and Bones on Steam right now, making it the 2451st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 122 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Skull and Bones's all-time peak player count?

Skull and Bones's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,615, reached in August 2024.

Is Skull and Bones good? What do Steam reviews say?

65% of 4,736 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does Skull and Bones cost on Steam?

Skull and Bones costs $29.99 on Steam (US).

Does Skull and Bones work on Steam Deck?

Skull and Bones is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Skull and Bones

by Ubisoft Singapore · published by Ubisoft · Released Aug 22, 2024

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#2,451

▲ 41.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

65% positive

Mixed4,736 reviews

Owners (est.)50K–100K

24h peak

122

Highest seen2,615

Aug 25, 20242.2 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $29.99 Nov 2026

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Players +41.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:06 UTC · tracking since 2024-08-01

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Skull and Bones Standard EditionEdition
$29.99
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Skull and Bones - Deluxe Edition Year 3Edition
$39.99
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Skull and Bones - Premium Edition Year 3Edition
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Reviews

65% positive of 4,736 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

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Oct 19, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Build 25817421the current build when we started tracking86.3 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Oct 19, 2026
PatchAdditional maintenance 20th October – Calendar update and routine maintenance
Captains, a second maintenance will be deployed this week 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 20th October⏰ 8AM CEST / 5PM AEDT / 11PM PT (19th Oct)⏳ ~ 1h🔧 The maintenance will focus on routine server checks and calendar update to reflect the season extension.
Aug 27, 2026
PatchMaintenance 27th August - Item Salvage, Splash Screen , & Contract Fixes
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. Stabilit…
Aug 17, 2026
PatchY3S2 PATCH NOTES: CRIMSON WATERS
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 stro…

Other news (17)

Nov 2, 2026
Maintenance 3rd November - routine maintenance
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 3rd November⏰ 7AM CET / 5PM AEDT / 10PM PT (2nd Nov)⏳ ~ 1 hour🔧 The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback under investigationFrustration with the …
Oct 29, 2026
Requiem of the Lost Event
Last chance to play the Requiem of the Lost Event, ending November 3.Supernatural ships roam the seas, each one carrying treasure. Vanquish the Lost to claim new rewards including a new flooding Demi-Cannon
Oct 16, 2026
Maintenance 19th October – Ammunition removal, Season extension, and bug fixes
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Monday 19th October⏰ 8AM CEST / 5PM AEDT / 11PM PT (18th Oct)⏳ ~ 2hHighlightsGameplay & Inventory Changes: Ammunition & BlueprintsAmmunition Removal & Infinite AmmoWeapons no longer require ammunition …
Oct 12, 2026
Maintenance 13th October - Routine maintenance
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 13th October ⏰ 8AM CEST / 5PM AEDT / 11PM PT (12th Oct) ⏳ ~ 1h30 🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations. Top Community Feedback under investigation Frustration with …
Oct 5, 2026
Maintenance 6th October – routine maintenance
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 6th October⏰ 8AM CEST / 5PM AET / 11PM PT (5th Oct)⏳ ~ 1h🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations. To note: The issue with access via GeForce NOW has been resolved. If…
Oct 5, 2026
Разработчики Skull and Bones представили новый эпический облик для судов Valhalla's Call
Ubisoft объявила о выпуске нового премиального косметического набора Valhalla’s Call для сетевого пиратского экшена Skull and Bones. Скин получил официальный подзаголовок Crimson Waters («Багровые воды»). Комплект выполнен в выразительной северной стилистике, …
Sep 28, 2026
Maintenance 29th September – routine maintenance
Captains, a Skull and Bones maintenance is incoming 🛠️ 📅 Tuesday 29th September⏰ 8AM CEST / 4PM AET / 11PM PT (28th Sept)⏳ ~ 1h 1/2🔧The maintenance will focus on routine server checks & operations.Top Community Feedback under investigationFrustration with t…
Sep 22, 2026
Barque Ship Campaign Ending Soon!
Prepare for the upcoming Requiem of the Lost event with one of the seas' most dependable support ships. Claim a fully crafted Barque through the Ship Campaign. Don't miss out, the campaign ends soon!
Sep 21, 2026
Maintenance 22nd September – Damage calculation & compensation
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 modifie…
Sep 18, 2026
Year 3 Season 2 Recap Stream - Highlights
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 highligh…
Sep 15, 2026
Y3S2 Abyssal Envoy Time-Limited World Event
Check out the trailer for the Abyssal Envoy boss, available now in Skull and Bones.
Sep 15, 2026
The Deck Livestream 12/08 [REPLAY] - Y3S2 Overview
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!
Sep 14, 2026
Maintenance 15th September – QoL Improvements & various fixes
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 improve…
Aug 27, 2026
The Deck Livestream 12/08 [REPLAY] - Y3S2 Overview
Aug 24, 2026
LOVER'S FESTIVAL PHOTOMODE CONTEST
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 ve…
Aug 24, 2026
Maintenance 25th August - World Event, Contract & Stability Fixes
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 comple…
Aug 19, 2026
Year 3 Season 2: Crimson Waters is here.
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 prog…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 65% on 2026-11-01 → 65% today (4,736 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$29.99

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DLC

4 items on Steam, newest first.

Skull and Bones Seasonal Boatload
$59.99
Skull and Bones Seasonal Box
$24.99100% positive
Skull and Bones Legendary Kingpin Boost Pack
$14.99
Skull and Bones Starter Pack
$14.990% positive

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Skull and Bones player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Skull and Bones right now?: 86 people are playing Skull and Bones on Steam right now, making it the 2451st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 122 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Skull and Bones's all-time peak player count?: Skull and Bones's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 2,615, reached in August 2024.
Is Skull and Bones good? What do Steam reviews say?: 65% of 4,736 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).
How much does Skull and Bones cost on Steam?: Skull and Bones costs $29.99 on Steam (US).
Does Skull and Bones work on Steam Deck?: Skull and Bones is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.

Developer: Ubisoft Singapore
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release date: Aug 22, 2024
Install size: 90 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG · All
Steam app ID: 2853730

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