Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is an action-adventure title developed by Ubisoft with a heavy focus on piracy and naval combat. Set in an open world environment inspired by locations in the Indian Ocean, players take control of a customizable pirate captain and ship and undertake missions to collect treasure and raise in rank. Players will rely on ship combat with cannons, mortars, and rockets to defeat both NPCs and other player ships.
- Platform:
- PC, PS5, Stadia, Amazon Luna, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Developer:
- Ubisoft Singapore
- Publisher:
- Ubisoft
- Genre:
- Action, Adventure
- ESRB:
- M for Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Violence
latest Skull and Bones Articles
Ubisoft's Future Plans Are New IPs' Loss and Assassin's Creed's Gain
Ubisoft recently announced some positive changes for the Assassin's Creed franchise, but it could come at a great cost to the studio's newer IPs.
The Ship May Have Already Sailed on Skull and Bones
Ubisoft's long-awaited open-world pirate adventure game Skull and Bones has been delayed over and over again, and now it may be sunk for good.
Skull and Bones' Maritime Focus Could Break New Ground
Ubisoft's coming naval combat game Skull and Bones has the potential for an original, compelling experience not often explored in the medium.
Every Ubisoft Game Coming Out In 2023
Ubisoft has never been one to slow down. In fact, they have a full roster. Here is every game by Ubisoft set to come out in 2023.
The Elder Scrolls 6 can Pick Up Where Skull and Bones Left Off
With The Elder Scrolls 6 likely presenting the series with a new setting and mechanics, it can interestingly take from the likes of Skull and Bones.
Skull and Bones May Have Delayed Out of 2023 At The Perfect Time
Skull and Bones has infamously been delayed time and time again, but the latest delay pushing it out of a 2023 release is definitely the right move.
Epic Games Store Reveals Its Most Anticipated Games of 2023
Epic Games Store reveals its latest sales figures and the top 20 most anticipated 2023 games among its ever-growing user base.
Skull and Bones Will Likely Not Be a Trendsetter
Ubisoft revealed Skull and Bones years ago, and while the game seems promising, it shows no signs of being a trendsetter for the publisher.
Ubisoft Sending Auto-Refunds on Skull and Bones Preorders is a Bad Sign for its Future
Ubisoft recently began issuing refunds for Skull and Bones preorders, indicating a rough future for a title that has already received numerous delays.
Skull and Bones Playtesters Aren’t Interested
Skull and Bones doesn’t manage to convince its playtesters as the first feedback shows that players are not interested in the game.
The Lord of The Rings: Gollum May Rapidly Become Another Skull And Bones
The Lord of The Rings: Gollum keeps getting pushed back, and with no release in sight, it could be turning into another Skull and Bones.
What Skull and Bones' Open World Experience Can Learn From GTA 5
Skull and Bones could be a promising action-adventure open-world experience if it can look to modern open-world games like GTA 5 for inspiration.
Ubisoft Already Has the Perfect Blueprint to Make Skull and Bones Great
Ubisoft has already proved that it can make Skull and Bones great by borrowing the already successful formula of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
Skull and Bones Pre-Orders Are Being Auto Refunded
Skull and Bones was recently delayed yet again, and now there are reports of pre-orders for the game on PlayStation are being refunded.
Ubisoft Needs Another Assassin's Creed Black Flag to Recreate the Hype Around Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones' release isn't an exciting prospect anymore, and to fix that Ubisoft needs to recapture the magic that inspired it in the first place.
Skull and Bones' Lack of Land Combat Could Make or Break It
Skull and Bones has been delayed yet again, but the real determining factor of the game's success could be its lack of any land-based combat.
Everything Revealed About Skulls and Bones' Ships So Far
Everything known about Skull and Bones' ships so far suggests that its naval combat could be one of its greatest strengths and worth the wait.
Skull and Bones Shows 30 Minutes of New Gameplay Footage in Wake of Big Release Date Delay
Off the back of Ubisoft confirming that Skull and Bones has once again been delayed, a new 30-minute gameplay trailer is released.
Skull and Bones Issues Official Statement Regarding Delay
Shortly after Ubisoft announces the delay of Skull and Bones, the studio issues an official statement explaining why and the benefits of doing so.
Ubisoft Names the Big Games It Has Coming Out Next Fiscal Year
Ubisoft lists three big games and hints at one more coming in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which stretches from this April to March of next year.