X4-RE Expansion - Skull and Bones

⭐ ⭐ (338 endorsements) 📥 18,045 downloads 📌 v1.40-hf2 📅 10/20/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By Entissus and Rothank · Ship mods

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/24/2025 📅 Created: 10/20/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 318 Ship mods mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Skull & Bones is an expansion of Pirate factions. Variety of pirate-owned ships has been diversified and a few new, pirate-unique models have been added. The goal is to build up on Plundering & Boarding mechanics of the game - players will

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

X4-RE Expansion - Skull and Bones is a ship mod that expands pirate factions (SCA, FAF, Yaki) with new pirate-themed ships and weapons, compatible with X4:Reemergence and standalone. It adds 7 ships and 6 weapons, enhances pirate presence, and is save-compatible for ongoing games.

✨ Key Features

Adds 7 new pirate ships: Galleon, Brigantine, Sunder Raider, Vulture Raider, Osprey Raider, Marauder, and Blastclaw.
Introduces 6 new weapons, including L Incendiary Bomb Launcher turret and Blastclaw Incendiary Bomb Mortar.
Expands pirate faction rosters with existing ships from other mods, making pirates use a wider variety of captured vessels.
Compatible with X4:Reemergence and playable as standalone.
Safe to enable on an ongoing save (save-compatible).
Future updates planned for FAF and Yaki factions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 338 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
  • Adds real variety to pirate fleets—no more seeing the same few ship models everywhere.
  • Save-compatible, so you can drop it into an existing playthrough without restarting.

⚠️ Cons

  • Not compatible with X4 9.0 or VRO 5.0 yet—if you're on the latest version, you'll have to wait.
  • Only SCA faction is fully implemented; FAF and Yaki content is still coming.
  • Requires X4:Reemergence for full integration, though standalone play is possible.
🎯 Is This For You?
For X4 players who want to beef up pirate factions with new ships and weapons, especially those already using X4:Reemergence. If you're on X4 9.0 or VRO 5.0, hold off until the update drops. Skip if you prefer vanilla-only mods or don't care about pirate variety.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check your game version before installing—this mod is for X4 8.x and VRO 4.4x, not 9.0 or VRO 5.0.
  • If you use VRO, make sure you have the correct version installed to avoid conflicts.
  • Join the X4:RE Discord for detailed info and troubleshooting.

📊 Mod Details

Game
X4foundations Mods
Author
Entissus and Rothank
Version
1.40-hf2
Downloads
18,045
Endorsements
338
Category
Ship mods
Created
10/20/2023
Updated
10/24/2025

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