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WGB
2 months ago
Video games

Skull and Bones isn't terrible, but it isn't great, either - Review

Skull and Bones cost $200 million but didn't meet expectations
The game offers a promising start but lacks depth and structure. [ more ]
www.gamespot.com
3 months ago
Video games

After Numerous Delays, Skull And Bones Finally Launches, And It's Got A Nice Free Trial

Ubisoft's pirate game Skull and Bones is now available with an eight-hour free trial on all platforms.
Progress from the free trial carries forward if players decide to buy the game.
Ubisoft plans to update and support Skull and Bones with more content over time. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Cross-Play And Multiplayer Explained

Skull and Bones is designed to be a multiplayer-first game, with both solo and multiplayer elements.
The game features full cross-play functionality, allowing players on different platforms to play together and invite friends to their lobby. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Open Beta Pre-Load And Start Times Announced

Ubisoft's pirate game Skull and Bones will have an open beta from February 8-11 before its official launch on February 16.
All progress made during the beta will carry forward for players who decide to purchase the game. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Everyone Will Finally Get To Play Skull And Bones 6 Years After It Was Revealed

Ubisoft's Skull and Bones will have an open beta next month, allowing anyone to play the game
The game has faced multiple delays over a decade of development [ more ]
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GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Open Beta Progress Will Carry Forward To Release, Year 1 Roadmap Detailed

Skull and Bones will have an open beta from February 8-11, with progress and rewards carrying over to the full release.
The beta will feature cross-play and cross-progression across platforms, and Ubisoft+ subscribers can access the full game three days early. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Ahoy, mateys! Skull and Bones sets sail for open beta with Year One Roadmap revealed

Skull and Bones will have a year one roadmap, featuring legendary pirate lords and strategic ship loadouts.
Players will face bigger challenges and have the opportunity to expand their empire by looting stronger equipment and resources. [ more ]
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GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Play Skull And Bones And Help Save The Oceans In Real Life

Ubisoft's charity event in Skull and Bones aims to raise €300,000 for Oceana.
Players can participate by defeating specific enemies and will receive a cosmetic set. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Breaks Records At Ubisoft Despite Reportedly Low Player Numbers

Skull and Bones players spend over four hours daily
Season 1 update brings new content like boss battles and warships [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Skull and Bones sets sail for Season One: Raging Tides on February 27

Season One of Skull and Bones introduces Legendary Pirate Battles like Philippe La Peste and sea monsters like the Tylosaurus. Players can participate in Hostile Takeovers or Legendary Heists to capture manufacturers. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull and Bones - How To Restore And Increase Stamina

Lowering your ship's sails can replenish stamina in Skull and Bones.
Eating certain types of food, such as grilled coconut and grilled fish, can restore stamina. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Ubisoft exec tries to justify Skull and Bones' 70 price tag by saying it's a "quadruple-A" live-service game

Ubisoft CEO refers to Skull and Bones as a "quadruple-A" game.
The high cost of the game is justified by its vastness and completeness according to Yves Guillemot. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Is Less The Pirate Life And More The Division

Skull and Bones has entered its beta phase after multiple delays.
The gameplay of Skull and Bones is reminiscent of The Division, with a similar open-world MMO-looter-shooter formula. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
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Skull And Bones - Sea People Relic Treasure Map Guide

One of the main quests in the game Skull and Bones involves delivering weapon caches to the Sea People clan and finding the lost Sea People Relic.
To find the relic, players need to follow a treasure map that leads them to Fort Louis on the Tenina Coast. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Has Released Nearly 30 Trailers Over 7 Years

Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's open-world online pirate video game, is set to launch after a decade of delays.
Ubisoft has published 29 videos, trailers, teasers, and dev diaries to promote the game. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

The outlook on Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones is tepid - is this the end of the live service craze?

Both Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Skull and Bones are live service games releasing in February, but they have faced negative perception in the pre-launch period.
The reasons for the negative cloud surrounding the games are unclear, but it could be due to the saturation of live service games in the industry. [ more ]
Game Informer
3 months ago
Video games

A Hands-On Look At Skull And Bones' Season 1 Endgame Content

Skull and Bones is shaping up to be a fun and competent experience.
The first season of Skull and Bones is called Raging Tides, featuring a fight against pirate kingpin Phillippe Le Peste. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Sure Does Feel Like More Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Skull and Bones, a pirate-focused adventure game, does not differentiate itself enough from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, feeling like a game already experienced over a decade ago.
The naval combat in Skull and Bones feels dated and stale compared to newer games that have improved upon Black Flag's naval combat. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Skull And Bones Preorder Guide - Exclusive Editions, Free $10 Gift Card, And More

Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's pirate-themed open-world action RPG, will launch on February 16 after years of delays.
Players can preorder the game and receive bonus items and exclusive perks, such as in-game skins and ship vanity items. [ more ]
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