Skull and Bones

Developer: Ubisoft Singapore
Publisher: Ubisoft
Released: Aug 22, 2024
Steam reviews: 66% of players recommend it, from 5,024 reviews — Steam calls that “Mixed”
Tags: ActionRPG

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (25 reports). Valve rates it Deck Verified. BattlEye is reported to be running on Linux.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Where to buy

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Price & availability

Cheapest it’s ever been

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Best price now

$2.40−92%

at Ubisoft Store→

Lowest ever

$2.99

at Steam · 5/12/2026

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What owning this involves

Third-party DRM · BattlEyeFrom the store's own DRM notice
Needs another account · Ubisoft Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)From the publisher's own store notice
No cloud saves · The store does not back this game's saves up — they live on the machine you play on.From the store listing

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Captions available
In-App Purchases
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
HDR available

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French · full audio
German · full audio
Spanish - Spain · full audio
Arabic
Japanese · full audio
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Italian
Polish

Steam lists 14 languages, 5 with full audio.

Age rating & content

17+Steam's age gate for this game
ESRB M · Violence Blood Strong Language Use of DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 18 · Violence Bad Language DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC M · Mature themes Violence Drug Use Coarse Language and sexual referencesThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CERO D · Violence DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18 · Drugs ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 16 · Drogas ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 18 · D (Substance abuse) L (Language) V (Violence) PPS (Photo Pattern Sensitivity) CI (Competitive Intensity)The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR R · Violence Language DrugsThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC M · Violence, Offensive Language & Content that may disturbThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 18The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Kekerasan Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Penggunaan bahasaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Experience fast, tactical, and explosive ship-to-ship battles built around positioning, timing, and powerful weapon loadouts.

Command a variety of unique ship classes – each with distinct roles, perks, and strengths. Customize your vessel to reflect your strategy and playstyle.

Join forces with fellow captains to form a fleet of up to 20 players to take on challenging world events, fortified settlements, and pirate hunters.

Face new threats and mythical encounters as the world continuously expands with regular content updates.

Navigate through a richly realized Indian Ocean with dynamic weather, turbulent waters, hostile factions, roaming threats, and opportunities for high-risk, high-reward encounters.

Persistent internet connection, Ubisoft Account, Microsoft Account, and Game Pass Ultimate or Core (subscriptions sold separately) required.