Ubisoft has recently announced that its highly anticipated pirate action game, Skull and Bones, is still in development and will be entering yet another open beta phase. The open beta is scheduled to take place from August 25 to 28, allowing players to get a taste of the swashbuckling adventure that awaits them.
For those eagerly awaiting the release of this long-awaited game, you can sign up for closed beta access through the official Skull and Bones website. It has been over a year since Ubisoft unveiled the overview trailer showcasing the intense open-seas warfare that the game promises. However, at this year’s Ubisoft Forward event, no in-game action was shown, leaving fans with only a live rendition of the title’s theme song accompanied by a few cutscene shots.
Since its initial announcement, Skull and Bones has undergone several beta tests, including the most recent one in January of this year, which provided players with a 6-hour window to dive into the gameplay. Over the months and years, snippets of in-engine footage have been revealed, but the overall state of the game remains uncertain in 2023. Despite rumors suggesting an “early” release window this year (early financial year for Ubisoft), the actual release date is still unknown. Limited details have been shared regarding the extent of playable content that will be available during the August beta.
Skull and Bones was first unveiled at E3 2017 with a cinematic reveal, captivating players with its potential to expand upon the beloved Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’s foundations. However, it has been a lengthy six-year journey since that announcement, and the release window for Skull and Bones remains vague. The game has yet to receive a concrete release date or a clear direction of where it is headed.
Disappointingly, this year’s Ubisoft Forward event did not showcase any new gameplay footage for Skull and Bones. This is particularly disheartening considering the success and critical acclaim of the game that inspired it, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, for its bold and innovative direction. Skull and Bones has the potential to revolutionize the single-player action experience by immersing players in a captivating multiplayer world of piracy. However, it is unclear when fans can expect to see more of this elusive pirate simulation in action.
