Expected Skull and Bones season 1 start date with all new official content

Ubisoft’s pirates game had been trapped in the hell of Davey Jones’ locker for several years, but now the game is finally out for players and wannabe scallywags to enjoy. If you’re enjoying the life of a pirate, here you will find the expected start date for when Skull and Bones season 1 will come out, and you will also find all of the official new content promised by Ubisoft.

It is only the early access version of Skull and Bones out right now. It is the full release, but Standard edition buyers don’t get to become a captain until February 16th. For everyone who participated in Ubisoft’s generous open beta, the good news is that your beta progress does carry over to the full game. This includes story progression so you don’t have to do chores to upgrade from raft to ship again.

While there is plenty of booty to capture and ships to sink from day one, the game is a live-service title meaning there will be numerous updates post-launch beyond just stability and fixes. Season 1 should start soon, and the extra good news is that all of the new additional content will be free.

When does Skull and Bones season 1 start?

Skull and Bones season 1 could come out and start on February 26th/27th. Ubisoft has not revealed an exact start date for the first chapter, but there is a timer in-game that says ‘All upgrades will be reset at the end of the season’ in 12 days. This message is appearing as of February 14th.

Although Ubisoft hasn’t confirmed the above, it would make a lot of sense. Early access launched on February 13th and the Standard full package is ready to set sail from February 16th. Season 1 beginning a week later would give all players plenty of opportunity to become accustomed to the game’s mechanics and upgrade their ships.

When season 1 does start, Ubisoft’s Year 1 FAQ says each chapter will last 12 weeks. With this in mind, below are the expected windows for when each Year 1 chapter will begin:

• Season 1 – February 26th/27th
• Season 2 – May/June
• Season 3 – August/September
• Season 4 – November/December

None of the above is official besides Ubisoft’s verbiage that seasons will last 12 weeks. When chapters end, leaderboards will reset with new rewards available to unlock. In addition, your progress and unlocks will carry over from season-to-season.

Skull and Bones season 1 content

Below is all of the new content planned for season 1 as per the official Skull and Bones roadmap:

• Season 1 – Raging Tides:
  • Battle Phillipe La Peste
  • Faction convoys
  • Kingpin Tylosaurus
  • Territory control
  • New takeover opportunities: Hostile Takeover and Legendary Heist
  • Rewards

For more Skull and Bones goodness, check out our handy guides for how to get rid of the death mark expired notification along with our guide for how to change your appearance at any time. We also have a guide for how to join and invite friends so you do not have to sail the seas alone.