Skull and Bones Sails its Way to Consoles and PC on February 16

By Jason Nieva @jnievaplayerone 12/12/23

Skull and Bones CBT — Look what's sailing soon. Ubisoft

It's time to hoist the colors as Skull and Bones is ready to set sail on February 16, 2024. It's heading its way to various platforms that include the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon Luna. The game is also coming out for the PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Game Store. In the game, players get to take on the role of an outcast as they fight their way to becoming the pirate kingpin by building their fleet, operating their own pirate lair, and running their own black-market trade network.

For those who want to get a taste of what being a pirate is like early, there's good news. A second Closed Beta has been scheduled for December 15 to December 18. Those interested can register here.

Here are some key features of the game:

Engage in thrilling naval battles and equip a wide range of powerful weapons where everyone gets the chance to risk it all for the biggest loot.
Get to sail the lawless seas solo or team up with two friends or other players and take part in shareable contracts and rewards.
Prepare to face cutthroat pirate hunters, deadly wildlife, unpredictable weather, and dangerous rogue waves, to name a few. There's a lot to explore in this vast open world.
Craft and sail as much as 10 different ships at launch where each one has unique perks to match personal playstyle of each player.
Grow infamy and unlock resources and opportunities to get riskier contracts and upgrade equipment.

Pre-Order Now

Pre-order for the game is now available with the Standard Edition priced at $59.99. A Premium Edition is also offered at $89.99. In addition to the base game, this edition also comes with:

3 Days Early Access
Premium Bonus Pack

Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection with the Bloody Bones Captain outfit
Ashen Corsair Ship Set with 11 different ship vanity items

2 Extra Missions

The Ashen Corsair: Follow the trail of a legendary cursed ship. Complete the mission and unlock the Ashen Followers crew outfit.
Bloody Bones Legacy: Uncover the truth behind a pirate legend. Complete the mission and unlock the Death's Hand pet.