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Skull and Bones
Action
Adventure
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 60 /100 Critics Rec: 10%
Released
February 16, 2024
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Violence
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Singapore
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin.

ENGAGE IN SPECTACULAR NAVAL COMBAT

Prepare for devastating battles by crafting a dozen different ships and equip your fleet with powerful loadouts. Unlock stronger weapons as you progress and customize your ships to reflect your unique pirate playstyle.

SAIL INTO A DANGEROUS HELL IN PARADISE

Voyage into the Indian Ocean and explore a vast open world teeming with cutthroat pirates, deadly sea monsters, supernatural threats, devastating storms, and more.

TEAM UP WITH FELLOW PIRATES

Sail the lawless seas solo or team up with two friends or other players to partake in shareable contracts and rewards.

ENJOY EVER-EVOLVING CONTENT

Each season, face a brand-new legendary sea lord and discover fresh content, limitless endgame opportunities, and new exciting features designed to enhance your pirate experience.

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure

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PS Plus Update Adds Divisive Open World Game From 2024
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The latest update to the PlayStation Plus subscription service adds a divisive open world game that was first released in 2024.

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PS Plus Reveals 10 New Surprise Games Coming Soon
PS Plus Reveals 10 New Surprise Games Coming Soon
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PlayStation reveals the dates and select promotions for its upcoming Days of Play 2025 event, including the PS Plus titles for June.

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Skull and Bones Reveals Year 2 Roadmap
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Big things are in store for Skull and Bones, a game that has sailed on shaky water, with new action-packed seasons being announced for Year 2.

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Skull and Bones Hosting Special Anniversary Event
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Skull and Bones hosts a special anniversary event, loaded with plenty of rewards for players of the pirate-themed action-adventure game.

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Rumor: Skull and Bones Planning Year 2 Content Despite Low Player Numbers
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An industry insider claims that Ubisoft plans to continue releasing new content for Skull and Bones into its second year, despite low player numbers.

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Divisive Ubisoft Game Finally Debuts on Steam With Big Discount
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A divisive Ubisoft game reaches Steam half a year following its original release, debuting on Valve's storefront with a hefty discount.

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Skull and Bones Will Be Free To Play for a Limited Time
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Ubisoft is offering a free trial for Skull and Bones during Season 2. Here is what you should know.

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CD Projekt Red Jokes About Ubisoft's Skull and Bones
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The company behind Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red, humorously jokes about Ubisoft's 'Quadruple-A' description of Skull and Bones.

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Ubisoft Is Laying Off More Staff
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Ubisoft is now laying off more employees, continuing the gaming industry trend of 2023 that saw members of many gaming companies let go.

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Skull and Bones Already Getting Price Cuts
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The cost of Ubisoft's $70 seafaring naval combat game, Skull and Bones, is temporarily reduced only weeks after its initial launch. 

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Skull and Bones Boasts 'Record' Momentum as Season 1 Launches
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Ubisoft's first update on the early momentum of Skull and Bones mentions one 'record' performance metric but is otherwise fairly vague.

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Assassin's Creed 4 Seems to Be Getting a Boost from Skull and Bones
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The recent release of Ubisoft's online searfaring Skull and Bones game may be giving its decade-old Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag a shot in the arm.

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Skull and Bones Has Extremely Low Metacritic User Score
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Gamers are giving Ubisoft's recently released pirate adventure game Skull and Bones low ratings on the review site Metacritic.

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Some Gamers Can Play Skull and Bones Early
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Some gamers can soon start playing Skull and Bones a few days early even if they haven't pre-ordered it or bought its premium edition.

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Ubisoft CEO Comments on Skull and Bones’ $70 Price, Calls It a ‘Quadruple-A Game’
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot justifies Skull and Bones’ $70 price to investors by pointing to the size of the game and calling it a 'quadruple-A game.'

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Skull and Bones Beta Dates and Details Revealed
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Skull and Bones announced the start and end dates for its open beta launching next month, and also detailed the exclusive rewards that fans can earn.

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