The Long-Awaited Pirate Adventure is Finally Here! Here’s What You Need to Know
DESPITE how explosive last year was for gaming, 2024 is already shaping up to be just as good.
Rise of Skull & Bones: A Highly Anticipated Pirate Adventure
One game has been highly anticipated for so long that people were starting to think it didn’t exist.
Skull & Bones: A Journey Through the High Seas
Following the success of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, developer Ubisoft wanted to bring fans an open-world pirate adventure.
That’s when Skull & Bones was announced, but numerous delays meant that fans haven’t been able to get a hold of it yet.
Set Sail on February 18, 2024
However, a final release date has now been set for February 18, 2024, and fans can sail the high seas even sooner.
The Open Beta Weekend: February 8-11, 2024
There will be an open beta test from Thursday, February 8, 2024, through Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Crossplay and Open Beta Access
Absolutely anyone can sign up to play as long as they have a platform that they can play it on. It will feature crossplay across both PC and consoles, meaning you can play with friends no matter which platform they are on.
The Platform and Rewards
The Skull and Bones open beta features support for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows, Ubisoft Connect, and the Epic Games Store. Those who take part in the beta can reach an Infamy Cap of Tier 6 and earn exclusive cosmetics, which will carry over into the full launch.
The Long-Awaited Launch and Year 1 Roadmap
Ubisoft made the announcement alongside an outline of Skull and Bones’ Year 1 roadmap, suggesting that the game will be sticking around. Skull and Bones has been in development since 2013, so this has been a long time coming for fans.
Conclusion
2024 is definitely a big year for gamers, with the much-awaited release of Skull & Bones finally happening. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this game for an extended period, and now they will get a chance to experience it in the open beta. As the game prepares to set sail on February 18, 2024, the anticipation only grows. Get ready to sail the high seas and embark on a thrilling adventure! If you want to read more about the latest gaming releases, check out our Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth review.