Skull and Bones, the action-adventure game from Ubisoft Singapore that allows players to take on the role of a pirate and engage in naval warfare in East Africa and Southeast Asia during the late 17th century, is coming to Steam on Thursday, August 22, Ubisoft has announced. A free trial for the game, which was originally conceived in 2013 as an expansion for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, remains available on platforms that include Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store for players who wish to test waters.
System requirements, per a new Steam listing:
- MINIMUM
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i7 4790 AMD Ryzen5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 570 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 65 GB available space
- RECOMMENDED
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i7 8700k AMD Ryzen5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 8GB or AMD RX 5700XT 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 65 GB available space
The original word from Ubisoft:
Setting sail with #SkullandBones on Steam this August 22!
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 22, 2024
Get ready to navigate the ruthless high seas, engage in brutal naval battles, and build your own empire. Wishlist Now! 🏴☠️ https://t.co/yKNmGb8xdl pic.twitter.com/UNwPo6htS7
Some recent promos:
Game description:
Prepare for devastating battles by crafting a dozen different ships and equip your fleet with powerful loadouts. Unlock stronger weapons as you progress and customize your ships to reflect your unique pirate playstyle.
Voyage into the Indian Ocean and explore a vast open world teeming with cutthroat pirates, deadly sea monsters, supernatural threats, devastating storms, and more. Each season, face a brand-new legendary sea lord and discover fresh content, limitless endgame opportunities, and new exciting features designed to enhance your pirate experience.