After much anticipation, Ubisoft announced that Skull and Bones will be released on November 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S, Google Stadia and PC via Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store.
Skull and Bones was officially announced in 2017, although development began years earlier. Based on naval combat in Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, Skull and Bones faced numerous delays, losing its initial launch window of 2018 and every subsequent year so far.
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In Skull and Bones players will captain their own pirate ships. He accepts contracts, gathers resources and sails on the high seas while attacking merchant ships for loot. The different options will influence the journey of the players, while climbing the ranks of pirates will open a new customization for your ships.
Set during the second golden age of piracy, players can also team up with up to two friends and allow PvP to face opponents in open water. Check out everything you need to know about Skull and Bones, including game details and more, here.
Ubisoft promises a robust, multi-year roadmap after release with regular updates, new content, activities, stories, and challenges for free.
In addition to the consoles announced above, Skull and Bones will also be available on Ubisoft + for PC, Stadia and Amazon Luna. A premium edition will include “The Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection” which includes various cosmetic items for captains and ships, as well as two additional missions, a digital art book and soundtrack, and a “Smuggler Pass” tab.
Pre-orders will also unlock the “High Seas Highness Package” which includes the “Notoriety Garb Captain Dress” and “Coronation Firework”.
It’s been a long time but Skull and Bones is about to cross into our waters. Ubisoft also announced another Ubisoft Forward for this fall with more announcements and game updates.
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