SUMMARY
- Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's pirate game, is set to release soon and the preorders are in full force.
- Skull and Bones comes in two editions, Standard ($70) and Premium ($110).
Following years of delays, Ubisoft is all set to launch its pirate-themed open-world action RPG named Skull and Bones. The game will allow players to live the pirate life by venturing into the open waters of the Indian Ocean with their own customized captain as well as ship.
The game will launch for PC and consoles on February 16, 2024. Players can engage in the game’s single-player campaign, or multiplayer modes such as Disputed Waters or Loot Hunt.
Ubisoft is also allowing players to preorder their copy of Skull and Bones on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. The devs are also offering the advantage of preorder bonuses and various editions to choose from. The different editions come with significant pricing and content differences between each version. Notably, the game will also launch on day one of the Ubisoft+ subscription paid service.
Skull and Bones Preorder bonus
Ubisoft is offering a special preorder bonus for all players who choose to purchase the game before launch. The preorder bonus is the Highness of the High Sea DLC pack, which includes the Notoriety Garb in-game skin along with a Coronation Firework ship vanity item.
Notably, all editions of the game will include this preorder bonus. The Skull and Bones preorder content comes via digital code once the game launches on February 16. Players must make sure to redeem the code by November 8, 2024.
Skull and Bones editions
The Skull and Bones edition comes in two editions to choose from:
Skull and Bones Standard Edition: $60-$70
The Skull and Bones standard edition comes with the base game along with the preorder bonus of the Highness on the High Sea DLC. The standard edition is available for all platforms. The physical preorders of this edition can be brought for $70 at Amazon, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Besides, Walmart is also offering an exclusive set of Skull & Bones-themed playing cards for preorders.
Similarly, the digital preorders are available on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores. Players can pre-order the game for $60 if they purchase the PC or digital console versions directly from Ubisoft’s online store.
Skull and Bones Premium Edition: $90-$110
Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones is available for a Premium edition that comes with the base game and Highness of the High Sea preorder bonus, along with a host of other bonus content. These include:
- Steelbook case (physical edition only)
- Early launch access starting February 13
- Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection (includes Bloody Bones Captain outfit skin and 11 Ashen Corsair ship vanity items)
- Two bonus missions: The Ashen Corsair and Bloody Bones Legacy
- 84-page digital art book
- Digital soundtrack
- Smuggles Pass premium battle pass token
Notably, the preorders for the $110 physical steelbook PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions are also exclusively up for grabs at GameStop.
The Digital preorders of the premium edition are available for $100 at the PlayStation and Xbox Stores and for $90 for consoles and PCs at Ubisoft’s online store.
Alternatively, players can also join Ubisoft+ for $18/month and get Skull & Bones digital Premium edition with a three-day early access starting February 13, 2024.