Ubisoft is about to deliver a roleplaying experience that every Pirates of the Caribbean and One Piece fan has daydreamed about in the upcoming Skull and Bones action-adventure game. With development starting way back in 2013, the title was originally geared towards being an expansion of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and then an MMO spinoff title. However, Skull and Bones underwent a massive change in direction and scope over the years to deliver a brand-new adventure.

Ahead of its release, pre-orders are now open, so you can secure your copy of the base game as well as the Premium Edition which holds several digital perks. Here’s how to pre-order the Skull and Bones base game, a list of what’s included in the Premium Edition, and the bonuses you’ll bag when you reserve your content.

Pre-Order Skull And Bones Base Game

It’s finally time to set sail

Set during the late 17th century, Ubisoft’s tactical action-adventure game provides an open world of piracy and naval warfare depicting the Golden Age of Piracy. Pre-order your copy of the base game from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Games Store for $69.99, and save $10 if you order directly from the Ubisoft Store. Physical copies are also available to purchase from Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

Developer(s)

Ubisoft Singapore

If you’re opting to only purchase the base game, you’re still in for a wealth of thrilling content. Skull and Bones will grant players the chance to customize and captain their very own pirate ship across the Indian Ocean in either a single-player campaign or band together with up to five other players to engage in player-versus-player gameplay within Disputed Waters.

As a pirate, you can also engage in multiplayer mode through the Loot Hunt, where treasure hunts come to life. You’ll also find useful treasures within the in-game microtransactions if you want to spend your hard-earned coins on more perks.

Skull And Bones Premium Edition

By pre-ordering your copy of the Skull and Bones Premium Edition, you’ll receive the following digital items for $89.99:

• 3 Days Early Access
• Premium Bonus Pack
• 2 Extra Missions
• Artbook / Soundtrack
• Smuggler Pass Token

Ubisoft is offering the chance to play Skull and Bones up to 3 days early when you pre-order the Premium Edition, and you can also secure this early access by signing up to Ubisoft+ for $17.99 per month. The Premium Bonus Pack includes the Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection with the Bloody Bones Captain outfit and the Ashen Corsair Ship Set with 11 different ship vanity items, and the two extra missions are titled The Ashen Corsair and Bloody Bones Legacy.

Additionally, the digital artbook contains 84 pages of content and the game’s soundtrack will be an engaging listen filled with sea shanties. Lastly, the Premium Edition also comes with a Smuggler pass token that unlocks a premium battle pass plus additional content, and it can be used when new seasons are released as well.

Skull And Bones Pre-Order Bonus

As a special thank you for pre-ordering your copy of Skull and Bones, whether it be the base game or the Premium Edition, you’ll receive a bonus that you can use on your travels in-game. After pre-ordering, you’ll have access to the Highness of the High Sea Pack, which includes the Notoriety Garb and the Coronation Firework. To redeem these perks, retrieve the code sent by Ubisoft to your email address and the code will allow you to redeem the pack. You’ll have until November 8, 2024, to use the code, therefore, it’s best if you redeem the bonus immediately.

When Does Skull And Bones Release?

Skull and Bones is scheduled to be released on February 16, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, and PC, and this date applies to the release of both the base game and the Premium Edition.

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