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Skull and Bones player count chart
Skull and Bones has a small but active player base. 70 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 47% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2024
Skull and Bones monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 82 | -36.92% | 150 |
| October 2026 | 130 | -43.23% | 306 |
| September 2026 | 229 | -17.2% | 1,040 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +92.93% | 1,256 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -37.34% | 651 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -52.71% | 1,039 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +503.57% | 2,197 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -69.13% | 364 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +43.96% | 1,179 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +54.82% | 819 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -7.52% | 529 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -23.43% | 572 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -56.16% | 747 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +177.52% | 1,704 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -56.33% | 614 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -28.23% | 1,406 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +200.92% | 1,959 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +29.68% | 651 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -30.37% | 502 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +173.11% | 721 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +78.38% | 264 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -50.5% | 148 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -21.32% | 299 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -6.63% | 380 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -14.5% | 407 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -76.79% | 476 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -20.53% | 2,051 |
| August 2024 | n/a | n/a | 2,581 |
How many people play Skull and Bones right now?
Right now, 70 players are in Skull and Bones on Steam. That makes it the #3,147 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 101 players. Today's peak is 42% below its 30-day average daily peak of 175.
Skull and Bones player count trend
Over the last 30 days Skull and Bones averaged a daily peak of 175 players, down 47% compared with the 30 days before (328). Its highest point this month (297) is 60% below the same period last year (747). In its first month after release (Aug 22, 2024) it peaked at 2,051 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 2,581, set on Aug 1, 2024.
Best time to play Skull and Bones
Based on the last 14 days, Skull and Bones is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Skull and Bones players by hour and weekday
When Skull and Bones has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Skull and Bones
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
- Released
- Aug 22, 2024
- Genre
- Action, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 14 languages, 5 with full audio
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Skull and Bones price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Skull and Bones costs $29.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Skull and Bones reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Skull and Bones achievements
Skull and Bones has 50 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 29.6% of them; the rarest, Skull and Jute, is held by 0.3% of players.
Mainland PirateReach Sainte-Anne.91.5%
Just BusinessMeet John Scurlock.77.5%
Turtle Up!Equip your ship with armor.72.5%
Go OverboardFinish an enemy with a crew boarding.67.0%
Ship CaptainBuild your first ship.62.6%
Just for funDefeat an enemy and leave the zone without looting.58.3%
When We Raid, It PoursLoot a total of 50000 silver of item value from enemy ships.54.6%
Why Fight When We Can Negotiate?Hide from attackers in a safe zone.45.3%
HitmanSink a Privateer.44.9%
Home of Sea PeopleSpyglass or interact with Tenina Town.44.5%
DerbyIn total, deal 30000 of Collision (ram) damage to other ships.42.3%
Water PartySuccessfully plunder a location in stormy weather.41.2%
The SilencerDestroy flare weak point to interrupt a ship from firing flares.41.1%
The People's PersonTalk to 20 interactable NPCs.39.9%
Duty FreeDiscover a smuggler's hideout.39.7%
Home of Clan of FaraSpyglass or interact with Ankohonana.36.2%
But You Have Heard of MeReach 'Cutthroat' tier.34.8%
Battle RoyaleDefeat 5 ships without leaving Open Seas region.34.2%
I Can See My House From Here!Crest a rogue wave.34.0%
Red Isle ExplorerExplore all zones in the Red Isle.31.2%
Home of Confederation of UngwanaSpyglass or interact with Jiwe.30.5%
Open Seas ExplorerExplore all zones in the Open Seas.28.3%
Not TodaySink an enemy ship while having 5% hp or lower.27.7%
Home of Compagnie RoyaleSpyglass or interact with La Bastide.27.1%
Banished AdmiralMeet Admiral Rahma.26.8%
The ExplorerActivate a pirate's bonfire on 3 outposts.26.0%
Pirates, Assemble!Group up with two other players during gameplay.23.9%
Home of Dutch Merchant CompanySpyglass or interact with Oosten Capital.23.5%
Rags to RichesWear an outfit worth more than 5,000 silver.23.3%
MagellanSail 1000000 meters.22.8%
It's More Fun Together!Complete 5 shared contracts.22.5%
There You Are!Scan an object from a long distance (1400m+).22.5%
Home of the Dominion of RempahSpyglass or interact with Suny.22.1%
Wood CollectorHarvest wood in 3 regions.22.0%
Metal CollectorHarvest metal in 3 regions.21.8%
Fiber CollectorHarvest fiber in 3 regions.21.7%
Coast of Africa ExplorerExplore all zones in the Coast of Africa.21.2%
First Come, First ServedSuccessfully capture your first Manufactory.20.4%
Why Is the Brandy Always Gone?Sell all your brandy.18.5%
East Indies ExplorerExplore all zones in the East Indies.12.4%
Cook PiratesCook 15 dishes.5.2%
Hello, World!Greet players with an 'Ahoy! from the quick-chat option in a server chat room.3.5%
Sharing Is CaringTrade items with at least 3 players.3.4%
The MimeShow your gratitude to any NPC after talking to them.2.3%
After a Long Day of SailingDance to a song performed by musicians in Sainte-Anne.1.8%
Lunar EffectStare at the full moon for ten seconds while on land.1.7%
PorcupineHit enemy ships with a spear 100 times.1.0%
The PoacherHunt down at least 1 of each hostile wildlife (spear only).0.9%
In-spear-rationalDeal 3000 damage to a tower using a spear.0.9%
Skull and JuteHarvest 10000 pieces of jute in total.0.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Skull and Bones DLC
Skull and Bones has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Skull and Bones Seasonal Boatload ↗ | $59.99 | |
| Skull and Bones Seasonal Box ↗ | $24.99 | |
| Skull and Bones Legendary Kingpin Boost Pack ↗ | $14.99 | |
| Skull and Bones Starter Pack ↗ | $14.99 | |
Latest Skull and Bones news and patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Maintenance 3rd November, routine maintenance
- Oct 29, 2026 Requiem of the Lost Event
- Oct 19, 2026 Additional maintenance 20th October, Calendar update and routine maintenance
- Oct 16, 2026 Maintenance 19th October, Ammunition removal, Season extension, and bug fixes
- Oct 12, 2026 Maintenance 13th October, Routine maintenance
- Oct 5, 2026 Maintenance 6th October, routine maintenance
- Sep 28, 2026 Maintenance 29th September, routine maintenance
- Sep 22, 2026 Barque Ship Campaign Ending Soon!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Skull and Bones FAQ
Is Skull and Bones dead?
Skull and Bones has a small but active player base. 70 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 47% on the month before).
How many people play Skull and Bones?
70 people are playing Skull and Bones on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 101 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Skull and Bones?
Skull and Bones reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,581 concurrent players on Aug 1, 2024.
Is Skull and Bones growing or declining?
Skull and Bones is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 175, down 47% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Skull and Bones most active?
Skull and Bones usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Skull and Bones cost?
Skull and Bones costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Skull and Bones has been on Steam?
We have not seen Skull and Bones discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $29.99.
Is Skull and Bones on sale right now?
No, Skull and Bones is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now.
Is Skull and Bones good?
Steam players rate Skull and Bones Mixed: 67% of 1,704 reviews are positive.
When did Skull and Bones come out?
Skull and Bones was released on Steam on Aug 22, 2024.
Who made Skull and Bones?
Skull and Bones was developed by Ubisoft Singapore and published by Ubisoft.
Is Skull and Bones still worth playing?
Skull and Bones has a smaller but active community on Steam today (70 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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