How to Access the Skull and Bones Open Beta? Unveiling Steps

Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones is a new video game coming out in February 2024. It was made by Ubisoft Singapore and published by Ubisoft. You can play it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, or a computer with Windows.

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The game is set in a time when pirates ruled the seas. It’s not exactly like history, though. It’s more like a fantasy version of the late 17th century, better known as the Golden Age of Piracy. You can become a pirate, take a ship out to sea, battle other ships, and search for treasure.

You can play Skull & Bones alone or with friends. The developers made this game using an engine called Ubisoft Anvil, which makes the game look very cool and realistic. It was supposed to be available on Google Stadia, but due to the shutdown of Google Stadia, this did not happen. So, if you like adventure games and love pirates and sea battles, keep an eye out for the release of Skull & Bones!

How can I access the Skull & Bones Public Beta?

To access the Skull & Bones Public Beta, please follow these steps:

  1. Check availability:

Make sure the public beta is currently live and accessible.

  1. platform:

Decide on which platform you want to play the game on, such as PC, Xbox, or PlayStation.

  1. Ubisoft Connect (PC):

    1. Launch the Ubisoft Connect game launcher on your PC.
    2. Look for the large banner stating Public Beta Preload.
    3. Click the banner to start downloading the public beta.
  2. Epic Games Store (PC):

    1. Open the Epic Games Store app.
    2. Search the store for “Skull & Bones”.
    3. Find the public beta in the game versions.
    4. Click on it to start the download process.
  3. Xbox:

    1. Navigate to the Xbox Store on your console.
    2. Use the search function to find “Skull & Bones”.
    3. Look for the “Free” option for the public beta and select it to start the download.
  4. PlayStation:

    1. Visit PlayStation Store on PS5.
    2. Search the store for “Skull & Bones”.
    3. Find the open beta and start the download process.
  5. Download size:

Keep in mind that the Skull & Bones public beta download size is approximately 40-47 GB, depending on your platform.

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  1. Waiting for installation:

Once the download is complete, wait for the game to install on your device.

  1. Launch and play:

Once installed, launch the game from your platform library or home screen and start playing the Skull & Bones Open Beta.

Be sure to enjoy your adventures on the high seas during the Public Beta!

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When will the Skull & Bones public beta start?

The start time of the Skulls & Bones public beta depends on your location. Here are the specific times:

Time Zone

date

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Australia (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) February 8 1:00pm
Eastern Time (EST) February 7 9:00 p.m.
Central Europe (CET) February 8 3:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT) February 8 2:00 AM
Japan (JST) February 8 11:00 AM
India (IST) February 8 7:30 AM
Pacific Time (PST) February 7 6:00pm
New Zealand (NZDT) February 8 3:00pm
Eastern Europe (EET) February 8 4:00 AM

Skull and Bones Gameplay

In Skull & Bones, you become a pirate captain, sailing the high seas in search of treasure and glory. You take control of your own pirate ship, which you can customize to your liking. Whether you want to sail alone in a single-player adventure, or team up with friends for multiplayer battles, the choice is yours.

The game features exciting naval battles where you’ll need to use strategy and skill to outwit your opponents. You can use wind direction to your advantage in battle, and you’ll encounter various types of enemy ships, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to collect more ships, each with its own weapons and abilities. From fast and agile sloops of war to heavily armed and powerful frigates, you’ll need to choose the right ship for the job.

Skull and Bones also features a multiplayer mode called “Loot Hunt” where you and your crew can compete with other players to find hidden treasures and claim them as your own. If you want to progress faster, microtransactions are available to help you customize your ship and crew. Get ready to set sail and embark on an adventure in Skull and Bones!

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Skull and bone development

Skull & Bones began its journey as Ubisoft Singapore’s first project in 2013, inspired by the naval battles in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Initially conceived as an expansion to Black Flag and later an MMO spin-off called Black Flag Infinite, it evolved into a standalone project due to technical limitations.

There were significant hurdles during development, including a change in setting from the Caribbean to Hyperborea, before finally being set in the Indian Ocean. The gameplay was revised several times, with the focus shifting from naval exploration to land-based survival elements influenced by games like Rust. Budgetary issues and management challenges plagued the project, which cost more than $120 million.

Skull & Bones was announced at E3 2017, and subsequently experienced a series of delays, with the game originally set to be released in 2018. A “new vision” emerged in September 2020, which led to further extensions to the development timeline and attracted the involvement of other studios such as Ubisoft Berlin. Despite subsequent delays, including a closed beta in August 2023, the game’s release date was finally set for February 16, 2024, after a series of rescheduled release dates.

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