Skull and Bones season 3, Into the Dragon’s Wake, is coming on August 22nd, along with a Steam release. The Ubisoft Singapore team has released a story trailer and the patch notes with details on what to expect.
We’ll meet new threats from the Middle Kingdom, who have set their sights on seizing control over the Indian Ocean. Commander Zhang and his lieutenant, Li Tian Ning, who bring the Dragon’s Claw faction. Zhang and his men “succumbed to darkness” and Li Tian Ning is left to shape a new destiny. of course, we'll see if she rises, and what the full extent of her threat looks like. The Dragon’s Claw stirs up tensions in the East Indies and there are omens that point to a new sea monster among other dangers.
Episode 1 of the story, “A Brewing Storm”, will be live next week when season 3 begins. Episode 2, “The Dragon Stirs” begins in week three, and episodes three and four will roll out through week 7.
New Smuggler Pass rewards add a new ship, the Battle Junk, a resilient, medium-sized tank. Divine Thunder, a new Epic Long Gun, and Epic Armor, Immortal Vessel Armor, are just some of the other pass offerings to pursue. Or maybe you want a new pet to keep you company? The Lazy Iggy might be it.
Imperial Jade is a new contraband reward, and a new form of jade from the Middle Kingdom. Get it from boss battles with Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang, or by sailing new guarded trade routes overseen by the Dragon’s Claw. Boss chests also get a boost in drop rates for epic and rare equipment.
There are several time-limited events and world events this season, and even new bounties: Sea Dragon: Shadowbeast and Elder Shadowbeast. They'll arrive in September.
The update features a number of improvements, including updated controls, focused on mouse and keyboard, menu improvements, additional key binds, and even updates to the third person camera view and action wheel.
The patch notes have everything you need to prepare for the new season.
