Ubisoft’s pirate odyssey, Skull and Bones, has officially entered Year 2 Season 4: Eye of the Beast, and it’s easily the most ambitious update the Indian Ocean has seen yet. While the headlines are rightfully dominated by the arrival of the legendary Kraken and the massive new Corvette ship class, the “true” endgame for many captains is the cosmetic grind.

For those looking to strike fear into the hearts of both monsters and men, the new Epic Ship Skins in Y2S4 are the ultimate flex. Here is everything you need to know about the new look and how to get it.

The Star of the Show: Faction-Themed Vanity Sets

This season leans heavily into the ongoing Faction War between the DMC (Dutch Merchant Company) and Compagnie Royale.

The Rewards: Players can unlock exclusive faction-themed ship vanity sets. These aren’t just simple colour swaps; they are intricate designs that reflect the military discipline of the DMC or the opulent, gold-trimmed arrogance of the Royale.

The Ship Aura: If your faction wins the War Effort, you can earn a unique Ship Aura. These are the “Epic” tier cosmetics that provide a visual glow or particle effect, making your vessel stand out in any crowded harbour or chaotic fleet battle.

The Smuggler Pass: High-Seas Style

As with every season, the Smuggler Pass is the primary way to snag the “Eye of the Beast” signature look.

Theme: Expect bio-luminescent motifs and “trophy” ornaments harvested from the Kraken itself.

New Items: The pass includes the usual array of Hull Colours, Sail Patterns, and the coveted Mast Trophies.

Gildmarks & The Faction Broker: A major QoL update this season allows the Faction Broker to sell previous seasons’ cosmetics for Gildmarks. If you missed out on a specific look from Season 3, you can now grab it—provided you’ve hit the required War Effort level (Level 20–30).

The Corvette: A New Canvas

You’ll want these skins for the Corvette, the second large-class ship released in Year 2. It’s designed specifically to work with the new Hunter’s Guild, allowing you to deploy a Hunter Dhow directly into the water without docking. Dressing up this behemoth in the new Epic skins makes a terrifying statement when you’re hunting the Kraken.

How to Unlock the Epic Gear

To get the most prestigious skins this season, you’ll need to participate in:

Faction Wars: Influence the outcome to unlock the exclusive Auras.

Manufactory Raids: Capture territories for your faction to earn War Assets and progression.

The Smuggler Pass: Grind those tokens to hit the final tiers for the “Complete Set” bonuses.

TechMash Verdict: Skull and Bones is finally finding its rhythm in Year 2. Between the sheer scale of the Kraken fight and the depth of the new ship customisation, there has never been a better time to fly the black flag.

Find out more here – https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/skull-and-bones

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