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SKULL AND BONES SEASON ONE: RAGING TIDES LAUNCHES FEB. 27

Feb 22, 2024 6:47 PM

Ubisoft's pirate adventure Skull and Bones is launching its first season, Raging Tides, on February 27, which will span 12 weeks packed with buccaneer action. This first season introduces a new villain, Philippe La Peste, and his fleets, leading to a boss battle at the season's finale. Players will encounter a prehistoric sea monster, the Tylosaurus, in their maritime endeavors. The season includes plundering opportunities like capturing manufacturers for trade routes, engaging in Hostile Takeovers, and Legendary Heists (PvPvE and co-op PvE), which are timed world events. Although a Battle Pass is available, most seasonal content will be free to play. Over the year, players can anticipate additional legendary pirate lords, sea monsters, major unannounced features, and more to enrich their gameplay. Skull and Bones is accessible on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon Luna.

What kind of gameplay can we expect in Skull and Bones Season One: Raging Tides?

Players will face off against legendary pirates and sea monsters, participate in various seasonal events, and have the chance to capture manufacturers and set up trade routes. They will take part in Hostile Takeovers and Legendary Heists to gain resources, all while navigating the dangerous waters filled with both PvE and PvP challenges.

Skull and Bones, developed by Ubisoft Singapore, is a maritime action-adventure game that immerses players in the golden age of piracy. It is part of the broader Ubisoft lineup of action-adventure titles and represents their expansion into the pirate genre, which has gained popularity in recent years. With the promise of ship combat, exploration, and multiplayer experiences, Skull and Bones aims to provide a comprehensive pirate-themed gameplay experience.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-02-22 19:12:03
Skull and Bones Season One brings an exciting array of content, from battling legendary pirates and sea monsters, to engaging in PvP and PvE challenges like Hostile Takeovers and Legendary Heists. With its emphasis on free-to-play seasonal content and promising future updates, Ubisoft's foray into the pirate genre looks set to offer a rich and immersive gameplay experience for fans of maritime action-adventures.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-02-22 19:06:02
The addition of legendary pirate lords, sea monsters, and diverse gameplay events in Skull and Bones Season One: Raging Tides sounds like a promising expansion to the game's maritime adventure. It's exciting to see Ubisoft embracing the pirate genre, offering both PvE and PvP experiences for players to plunder and navigate treacherous waters.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-02-22 18:54:02
Looks like Skull and Bones Season One is setting sail with a diverse array of activities, from battling legendary pirates and sea monsters to engaging in lucrative trade and timed world events. The combination of PvE and PvP challenges, along with the promise of additional content throughout the year, should keep the seas bustling with excitement for players.
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