GALLEON PHOTOMODE CONTEST

To celebrate the arrival of the Galleon in Year 3 Season 1, we're inviting all Captains to showcase it in all its glory using Photo Mode. Capture the Galleon in action: in battle, fighting the Sea Monster, at anchor, cutting through a storm, or silhouetted at sunset. The Indian Ocean is your stage.

HOW TO ENTER

Follow these steps to submit your entry:

1. Take an epic screenshot of the Galleon using the in-game Photo Mode with the UI hidden. Screenshots can be captured in Steam at any time using the F12 key.

2. Open Steam and go to View → Recordings & Screenshots to find your captured screenshots. Steam post image

3. Select the screenshot you would like to submit, click"Share" → "Share on Steam".

4. Post your screenshot to the Skull and Bones Steam Community Hub Screenshots section using the tag #Galleon. Set visibility to Public and do not mark it as a spoiler.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All entries must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• The Galleon ship must be clearly visible and the primary subject of the photograph.

• The screenshot must be taken using the in-game Photo Mode only. External photo-editing software (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) is not permitted.

• Minimum resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels. Higher resolutions are encouraged.

• The in-game HUD and UI must be hidden when capturing the shot (disable via Photo Mode settings).

• Each participant may submit one (1) entry only. Multiple submissions from the same account will result in disqualification.

• Submissions must be your own original work. Entries using other players' screenshots will be disqualified.

• No AI-generated imagery or AI-enhanced post-processing. The shot must be captured authentically in-game.

• Content must be appropriate for all audiences. Submissions containing offensive, hateful, or inappropriate content will be removed and disqualified.

Note: Please save a full-resolution copy of your original screenshot. Winners may be asked to provide it for verification.

Official Contest Guidelines Privacy Notice

CONTEST TIMELINE

SELECTION PROCESS

• All valid submissions will be reviewed internally by the Skull and Bones development team. The top 50 entries will be selected, with the strongest 10 shortlisted for a community vote on the official Skull and Bones Discord.

• The community vote will run for one week, where players choose their favorite shots from the shortlisted 10.

• The top 3 entries by votes become Tier 1 winners. The remaining 7 shortlisted entries are awarded Tier 2. The final 40 internally selected entries receive Tier 3 as honorable mentions.

• All entries will be announced simultaneously at the end of the voting period. Decisions by the Skull and Bones team on shortlisting are final.

PRIZES

• Tier 1: The top 3 community-voted winners receive the Rebel Raider Ship Vanity Set, as well as a physical merchandise pack (Playing Cards + Art Book*).

• Tier 2: Top 4–10 shortlisted entries receive the Rebel Raider Ship Vanity Set.

• Tier 3: The remaining 40 selected entries receive an in-game Sail Emblem.

• Ship Vanity Set:

• Hull Color: Roguewine

• Sail Color: Reckless Winds

• Sail Pattern: North Star

• Sail Emblem: Horizon Hunter

Physical merchandise (Playing Cards + Art Book) will be shipped only to Tier 1 winners. Winners will be contacted via their submission platform account to arrange delivery.*