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The first 'quadruple-A' video game, Skull and Bones, has been released on PlayStation Plus for PS5 users, marking a notable moment in gaming as the industry attempts to define the limits of high-budget game development. Despite its initial failure and poor reviews, Ubisoft's ambitious project is now accessible for free, highlighting the challenges and risks of creating such massive titles.
PS Plus has launched its first free AAA game, Skull and Bones, as part of the Days of Play 2025 celebrations, starting in Japan and Asia, with other regions to follow, alongside other new game additions and upcoming releases for subscribers.
Ubisoft is offering a free trial for Skull And Bones from May 30 to June 6, allowing players to experience the game and carry over their progress if they purchase the full game at a 50% discount. The game, which launched in February to a lukewarm reception, is available across all platforms.
Sea of Thieves' closed beta on PlayStation 5 is a major success, hinting at strong sales for the game's upcoming release on the platform. This follows the disappointment of Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, making Sea of Thieves the second significant pirate game to launch on PS5 this year. With the game's unique pirate-crew experience and engaging mechanics, the high volume of players in the beta suggests a promising future for the game on the new platform, despite initial Xbox exclusivity.
A CD Projekt Red executive poked fun at Ubisoft's attempt to label Skull and Bones as a "AAAA" game, jokingly stating that the studio will now make "AAAAA" games. This comes amid discussions about the sustainability of video game budgets and the increasing use of the "AAA" label. In more serious news, CD Projekt Red shared that The Witcher 4 will introduce new gameplay elements and mechanics, but details about the upcoming RPG are still limited.
Ubisoft's game Skull and Bones, released at $69.99, has seen its price slashed to $44.99 within three weeks of launch due to troubled development and reboot. The CEO defended the original price, citing the game's scale and quality. This follows a similar pattern to the discounting of Ubisoft's previous $70 game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which also saw a rapid price reduction shortly after release.
The review of "Skull and Bones" by Kotaku highlights the game's focus on ship-to-ship combat but criticizes its lack of consequences, story, and social interaction. The game's emphasis on naval combat and ship upgrades is praised, but the end-game content is deemed repetitive and lacking in PvP and PvE engagement. The review questions the game's potential for sustaining a player base and expresses uncertainty about the promised future content and community excitement.
Player numbers for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag on Steam have surged by 200% following the release of Ubisoft's pirate game Skull and Bones. The player count for Black Flag, released in 2013, spiked to 3,594 on February 25, compared to the usual range of around 1,000. Despite Skull and Bones' delayed and relatively quiet launch, its marketing seems to have reignited interest in Black Flag, with players returning to the game even with an eight-hour free trial of Skull and Bones available.
Ubisoft's multiplayer sailing game "Skull and Bones" has received mixed-poor critical reviews and has only garnered around 850,000 players in its first week, including those on a free trial. With a decade-long development cost of around $200 million, the game's full price of $70 and focus on live-service elements have been criticized, leading to concerns about the company's ability to recoup its investment.
Skull And Bones, a long-awaited pirate game from Ubisoft, falls short of expectations with its live service model turning piracy into a tedious series of shipping tasks. The game's open world offers little variety, with repetitive fetch quests and uninspiring combat. The progression system feels ungenerous, leaving players feeling underleveled and underwhelmed. Despite some customization options and simplistic combat, Skull And Bones ultimately fails to deliver an engaging experience, making it one of the most boring games the reviewer has played.
Insider Gaming sources reveal that Ubisoft's Skull and Bones has less than one million players, including free trial users, with around 850,000 players currently. The decision to price the game at $70 has been criticized, and the game's development cost the company around $200 million. The game has received mixed reviews, with a 57 Metacritic score and a user score of 3.6. An Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, codenamed Obsidian, is in development, offering hope for pirate action enthusiasts.
Skull and Bones for PS5 offers addictive and vibrant piracy simulation with impressive naval gameplay, realistic weather effects, and deep RPG roots. The game provides a seamless swashbuckling action experience, but its grindy nature and lack of a compelling narrative may lead to eventual repetition. Despite this, the game's best-in-class 17th-century naval battles and unique gameplay make it a worthwhile experience for players interested in maritime adventures.
GamesRadar's review of Skull and Bones criticizes the game for its lack of diversity, odd developmental decisions, and minimal capacity to offer a true pirate fantasy, despite its excellent sailing and naval combat mechanics. The off-ship activities are unfulfilling, and the game is plagued by a significant grind and frustrating MMO decisions. The game's core loop focuses on upgrading ships, but the repetitive quests, odd game mechanics, and lack of multiplayer engagement make it feel like an Early Access game struggling to live up to its potential.
Ubisoft's long-awaited game Skull and Bones has received mixed reviews, with a user score of 31 on Metacritic and professional reviews averaging 64. Criticisms include pacing issues, limited gameplay, and unfavorable comparisons to Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. The game, which focuses on naval battles, has faced development challenges and multiple delays since its announcement in 2017.
Players are criticizing the graphics and facial animations of Ubisoft's game Skull and Bones, comparing them unfavorably to a 10-year-old game, despite Ubisoft's claim that it is a "AAAA" quality game. The CEO defended the game's $70 price tag, stating that it will "deliver in the long run," but the game has received mixed critic reviews and negative user reception.