Skull and Bones to sail the waters of Steam in August

After five months of sailing the seas of Ubisoft Connect,Skull and Bonesis getting ready to make sail for Steam in August. Nautical puns.

Ubisoftannounced todaythat its live-service piracy gameSkull and Boneswill beavailable for Steamon June 05, 2025. The game will include its base adventure, in which you work with scheming pirate lords and gain notoriety in a world of outlaws.Skull and Bonesalso includes two free seasons worth of content, with two more arriving soon.

Skull and Bones is setting sail on Steam on August 22! Get ready to navigate the ruthless high seas, engage in brutal naval battles, and build your own empire. Wishlist Now! 🏴‍☠️https://t.co/9s2Wxn8WsWSkull and Bones also available on Ubisoft Connect:https://t.co/9SQv5dLFd1pic.twitter.com/5yV3gYAUSu

Skull and Bonesseeks new horizons with a Steam launch

For those who have the game on Ubisoft Connect, thepublisher has confirmedthat any progress will transfer. Of course, cross-progress is a given, since most Ubisoft games require an Ubisoft Account to even run.

For those who decide to transfer over to Steam, all your story progress and unlocked content will come alongside. The issue will be that you’ll have to purchase the game once again unless you’ve been playing the game via Ubisoft Plus, the company’s monthly subscription service.

Those deciding to jump ship should also be pleased to note that the game is indeedsupported by crossplay. If you still want to sail with friends on Ubisoft Connect or console platforms, the Steam version shouldn’t ground your efforts.

Skull and Boneshas seen its fair share of choppy waters. The game was in development hell for many years, held back bydelay after delay. The end result was a a fairly decent piracy game, with our own Steven Mills saying it’s “great for rather mindless fun, but don’t expect anything too intricate.”

I also enjoyed the game more than expected as I sailed its churning seas onships with weird names.Skull and Bonesmay not be the multiplayerBlack Flagof promise, but it has some charms.