Summary
After years of waiting, fans can finally play Ubisoft’sSkull and Bonesduring its open beta beginning on February 7th. The beta features exclusive rewards that will carry over toSkull and Bones' full release.
Although it was announced way back in 2017,Skull and Bones' is finally launchingon February 16th.Skull and Bonesinitially began as an expansion toAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, but multiple developer changes, new ideas, and tons of delays have morphed the game into its own thing. InSkull and Bones, players start out as ordinary pirates before attempting to claw their way up the ranks by taking part in naval battles, exploration, and more. Fortunately for those who didn’t get to participate in the game’s closed betas, there isn’t much waiting left before every fan can finally dive in.
Ubisoft announced thatSkull and Bones' open beta will launch on February 7th at 9 pm EST and will end on February 11th at 6 pm EST. Users can preload the beta beginning on February 6th at 4 am EST. The beta will be available to all Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC users. PC fans can download the beta through Ubisoft Connect or the Epic Games Store. Beta progression will carry over to the full game and also allows users to earn exclusive rewards in two ship cosmetics, an emote, a pet, and a weapon. During the beta, players can take part in Main Campaign Contracts, Bounty Contracts, Side Contracts, World Events, and more.
Skull and Bones Open Beta Dates and Times
InSkull and Bones' open beta, players will encounter multiple factions while exploring the Red Isle, coast of Africa, open seas, and East Indies. Also, fans who watch one of their favorite Twitch streamers play the open beta for an hour will earn the Snow Leopard pet Twitch drop. The beta will have a level cap but will allow players to continue playing after they reach said level. Users can still hunt down loot, earn silver, and complete activities after reaching the cap of Brigand (Tier 6 Rank 1).Skull and Bones players can also begin customizing their shipsduring the open beta, a feature that’s been a big hit among some fans.
Exclusive Rewards in Skull and Bones' Open Beta
Recently,Skull and Bonesrevealed its year-one roadmap, which includes four seasons that will introduce new missions, world events, and unlockable items. Each season will feature a different Pirate Lord that players can take down after becoming capable enough.
The beta’s release only a week beforeSkull and Bones' full launch makes it seem more like a demo than a beta. Some fans had theircomplaints after playingSkull and Bones' closed betas, so new players might want to keep some of their expectations in check. However, the ambitious game will hopefully be a hit among pirate fans.
