Ubisoft’s pirate game may finally be launching soon…

The French publisher has announced the details of the open beta. It will run on all platforms from February 8 to 11, crossplay will be supported, and if you buy the game, your achievements will be kept. You will be able to explore the African and East Indian coasts in addition to the Red Isle hub, and your Infamy level will be capped at six. Here are the system requirements:

Key PC features include: Unlimited FPS, HDR, SDR, image calibration, multi-monitor and widescreen support, in-game benchmark, advanced input settings, Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR support, ray tracing.

1080p, 30 FPS, low graphics settings:

• Operating System: Windows 10 (no version number given, but x64)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• Memory: 8GB, dual channel (2x4GB)
• Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (with 6GB of VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (with 8GB of VRAM)
• Free storage: 65GB on SSD

1080p, 60 FPS, high graphics settings

• Operating System: Windows 10/11 (no version specified, but x64)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• Memory: 16GB, dual channel (2x8GB)
• Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (with 8GB of VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (with 8GB of VRAM)
• Free storage: 65GB on SSD

4K, 60 FPS, Ultra graphics preset, with DLSS/FSR balanced setting

• Operating System: Windows 10/11 (no version number given, but x64)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-1600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
• Memory: 16 GB, dual channel (2×8 GB)
• Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (with 10GB VRAM; DLSS balanced) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (with 16GB VRAM; FSR balanced)
• Free storage: 65 GB on SSD

Here’s what Ubisoft wrote about the seasonal content: “Players will embark on a perilous journey and face legendary pirate lords such as Philippe La Peste and the Hubac Twins. In a feeding frenzy, players will have to strategize and defeat these new threats, each escalating in difficulty. Strategic ship loadouts and seasonal ships and equipment will be key to defeating them in the final showdown at the end of each season. Prepare to expand and defend your empire by looting more powerful equipment and valuable resources through new world events introduced each season. Face merchant convoys, elite warships, and other predators on the high seas. Greater challenges bring greater rewards as you navigate these dynamic and unpredictable waters.”

What about endgame activities? “Discover the intense endgame of Skull and Bones, where you’ll face more dangerous challenges, higher stakes, and alliances that can turn into rivalries. Go from working with the Kingpins to becoming their rivals as you face the dangerous consequences of the treacherous pirate life. Take control of The Helm, an unrivaled smuggling colossus, and build your smuggling empire. Control manufactories across the Indian Ocean, increase profits by strategically controlling trade routes, and invest in upgrades for your operations. In addition, Legendary Heists and Hostile Takeovers add an exciting twist to empire building, with new endgame features introduced each season.”

Finally, PvP: “Engage in high-stakes PvP with high-risk, high-reward Helm Wagers and Cutthroat Cargo. Accept challenges and legendary treasure maps that literally put a target on your head until you reach the destination outpost. Rise to the top and build your reputation among the Kingpins, earning rewards based on your rankings. Participate in free, timed events each season, collaborate with other pirates, complete exclusive community events, and claim treasure troves of loot. The leaderboard resets each season with new rewards, encouraging players to continually strive for the top spot.”

Skull and Bones will be released on February 16th for PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, PC and Amazon Luna. Will there be demand for another game like this after Sea of Thieves?

Source: WCCFTech