Is Skull and Bones co-op?

Yes, Skull and Bones supports co-op.

Does Skull and Bones have PvP?

Yes, Skull and Bones has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Skull and Bones to play together?

Yes. Skull and Bones is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Skull and Bones?

About 246 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is Skull and Bones on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Skull and Bones was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is Skull and Bones multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Skull and Bones is a pirate adventure game released in 2024, 68% positive on Steam (1,704 reviews), with 246 playing right now. $29.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSingle-player tooOpen world action · Pirate adventure

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…

How Skull and Bones plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Pirates, Action, Naval Combat, Action RPG, Open World, Co-op, RPG, Exploration

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Quick answers

Is Skull and Bones co-op?: Yes, Skull and Bones supports co-op.
Does Skull and Bones have PvP?: Yes, Skull and Bones has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Skull and Bones to play together?: Yes. Skull and Bones is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Skull and Bones?: About 246 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is Skull and Bones on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Skull and Bones was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass