The Evolution of Pirate Gaming: Skull and Bones Sets Sail

by Annabelle Stephenson
in Action, News, PC, Release, XBOX, xCS, xRO, xSI, xSV
on 26 January 2024

Skull and Bones: Przeszłość i przyszłość gry pirackiej

After years of delays and setbacks, the highly anticipated open beta for Skull and Bones, Ubisoft’s open-world pirate game, is finally on the horizon. The open beta will run from February 8, 2024, to February 11, 2024, leading up to the game’s full release on February 18, 2024.

Skull and Bones’ open beta will feature full crossplay support between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Windows, Ubisoft Connect, and the Epic Games Store. Participants will have the opportunity to reach the Infamy Cap at level 6 and earn exclusive cosmetics, with all progress carrying over to the full game upon release.

Ubisoft made the announcement alongside the unveiling of the game’s final plan and roadmap for its first year. It seems that the development team has set ambitious goals for Skull and Bones.

“Embark on a pirate journey as a rival to the famed Pirate Kings, facing the dangerous consequences of a treacherous pirate life,” Ubisoft described the game. “Take control of The Helm, an unrivaled smuggling colossus, and build your smuggling empire. Control the manufactories in the Indian Ocean, increase profits through strategic control of trade routes, and invest in upgrading your operations.”

“In addition, legendary plunderers and actions against enemies add exciting plot twists to empire building, with new endgame features introduced season after season.”

The game also offers a PvP environment, a legendary treasure huntress, rewards for hunting, and competition on ranking boards, where the progress of every Pirate King is showcased. These boards reset at the beginning of each new season.

Skull and Bones has navigated through stormy waters to reach this point. The game’s development began in 2013, and Ubisoft announced the project in 2017, consistently facing multiple delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: When will the open beta for Skull and Bones take place?
Answer: The open beta for Skull and Bones will be held from February 8, 2024, to February 11, 2024.

Question: Which platforms will support crossplay during the open beta?
Answer: The open beta will have full crossplay support between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Windows, Ubisoft Connect, and the Epic Games Store.

Question: What rewards can be obtained during the open beta?
Answer: Participants will have the opportunity to reach the Infamy Cap at level 6 and earn exclusive cosmetics, with all progress carrying over to the full game upon release.

Question: How does Ubisoft describe the game Skull and Bones?
Answer: According to Ubisoft, in the game, players “embark on a pirate journey as a rival to the famed Pirate Kings, facing the dangerous consequences of a treacherous pirate life.”

Question: What is Infamy Cap?
Answer: Infamy Cap is a level of achievement in the game that can be reached during the open beta.

Question: What can players expect in the game Skull and Bones?
Answer: The game offers a PvP environment, a legendary treasure huntress, rewards for hunting, and competition on ranking boards, where the progress of every Pirate King is showcased.

Definitions of terms or jargon used in the article:
– Crossplay: Allows multiplayer gaming between different platforms.
– Exclusive cosmetics: Special additions to the appearance of characters or other game elements that are only available to selected players.
– Infamy Cap: A level of achievement in the game that can be reached during the open beta.
– PvP: Player versus player, a game mode where players compete against each other.
– Ranking boards: A list of players who have achieved the highest scores in a particular game mode.