Skull and Bones has been through a lot. Born from the success of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, there was demand for a fully-fledged pirate game using the same style of high seas adventuring, but as it beset by delays and production issues, the game seemed permanently stuck in development hell. Now, some ten years on from Edward Kenway’s adventure, Skull and Bones is finally less than two months from release, and we’ve finally gone hands on with the game during its final closed beta.
Skull and Bones Now Rumored to Launch on February 16, 2024
29.11.2023 - 09:54 / wccftech.com / Geoff Keighley
The open world pirate multiplayer game Skull and Bones might be only two and a half months away from launching, at long last. The rumor appeared a few hours ago on Insider Gaming, which cited anonymous sources also confirming the existence of a Premium Edition.
Priced between $15 and $20 higher than the standard edition (already available for pre-order at $49.99), it will grant three days of early access, allowing players to start their journey on the seas on February 13, 2024, instead of the regular launch date of February 16, 2024. The official announcement could take place very soon, possibly at Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards 2023, airing on Thursday, December 7.
Skull and Bones can easily be considered among the most troubled games developed in the last decade or so. Originally conceived as a multiplayer take on the naval pirate gameplay introduced in 2013's Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, it was developed by Ubisoft Singapore as the studio's debut leading project but changed direction many times. According to rumors, it was originally set in the Caribbeans, before moving to the mythical setting of Hyperborea and finally to the Indian Ocean.
Skull and Bones was announced at E3 2017 with a planned Fall 2018 launch window. Needless to say, things went much differently. Back in 2020, Ubisoft Singapore told the community it was working on a new vision for the project and asked them to wait until 2021 for the showcase.
Eventually, an Alpha leak took care of that in April 2022. In September 2022, Ubisoft delayed the game yet again to March 2023. However, that wasn't to be either, and the publisher had to announce another postponement earlier this year. Will this release date be the final one? Honestly, it's really hard to say, but we should know either way very soon.
ENGAGE IN THRILLING NAVAL COMBAT
Sail the lawless seas solo or team up with two other players to partake in shareable contracts and rewards.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR SHIP TO MATCH YOUR PLAYSTYLE
Craft and sail up to 10 different ships at launch, each with unique perks to match your own personal playstyle.
FROM NOBODY TO THE MOST FEARSOME PIRATE KINGPIN
Grow your infamy and unlock resources and opportunities to get riskier contracts and upgrade your equipment.
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
mmorpg.com
16.12.2023 / 16:15
Skull and Bones Opens Its Second Closed Beta Today
Skull and Bones begins its second closed beta round today. With Ubisoft having set a launch date in February for the open world pirate game, the latest beta is here for a taste of what you can expect.
gematsu.com
14.12.2023 / 14:30
PlateUp! for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch launches February 15, 2024
Cooking roguelite management game PlateUp! will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on February 15, 2024, publisher Yogscast Games and developer It’s happening announced. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions will be available both physically and digitally in standard and Collector’s editions. The game will also be available via Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.
destructoid.com
12.12.2023 / 15:17
Hogwarts Legacy and Last of Us were the most searched-for games on Google in 2023
What a year it’s been. We’ve seen a host of terrific games come out (and some not-so-terrific ones), with ups and downs across the board. But what’s interesting is seeing which specific games people were searching for in 2023.
gamingbolt.com
11.12.2023 / 13:51
Skull and Bones Closed Beta Announced for December 14th to 18th
Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones has received another release date, launching on February 16th, 2024, after numerous delays. Time will tell ifanother delay occurs, but for now, a new closed beta will start on December 14th at 1 AM PT and end on December 18th at midnight PT for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
mmorpg.com
08.12.2023 / 18:43
Ubisoft Confirms Skull and Bones Launching in February, Holding New Closed Beta Test Next Week
Skull and Bones has a new release date. Really. Ubisoft revealed that the upcoming pirate MMO is set to raise anchor on February 16th, 2024. There’s a new trailer, and even a deep dive into closed beta, which continues in a new test next week.
techradar.com
08.12.2023 / 12:59
Skull and Bones receives another release date after years of delays
One of the most surprising reveals at last night’s The Game Awards ceremony was the sudden return of Skull and Bones, a co-op open-world pirate action-RPG that was first announced all the way back in 2017.
gameranx.com
08.12.2023 / 12:49
Skull and Bones Release Date Confirmed With New Gameplay Deep Dive
Ubisoft has released a new Skull and Bones gameplay trailer, following their release date reveal on 2023’s The Game Awards.
thesixthaxis.com
08.12.2023 / 08:17
Skull & Bones gets a new February 2024 release date
Is it finally happening? Is Skull & Bones actually going to get released? Ubisoft has announced that Skull & Bones has a new release date of 16th February 2024. To mark the announcement, Ubisoft has released a gameplay deep dive trailer to delve into the many aspects of this piratical adventure.
gamingbolt.com
08.12.2023 / 07:37
Skull and Bones Receives Extensive Gameplay Deep Dive Trailer, Launches February 16
Skull and Bones’ constant delays and development troubles have become something of a nuisance at this point, but it seems Ubisoft is (once again) ready to move in the direction of a firm release date. At The Game Awards, the publisher premiered a new trailer for the pirate game, confirming recent rumours that it will launch in February.
gematsu.com
08.12.2023 / 05:32
Skull and Bones launches February 16, 2024
Skull and Bones will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store, Stadia, and Luna on February 16, 2024, publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Singapore announced.
pcgamer.com
08.12.2023 / 04:45
I can't believe I'm saying this but Skull and Bones hasn't been delayed again: A new release date was announced at The Game Awards
Well, it's finally happened: Skull and Bones has a release date. Yes, another one. Revealed tonight at The Game Awards, Ubisoft's repeatedly-delayed game of piracy on the high seas is now set to launch on February 16, 2024, following a closed beta test set to run December 15-18.