Skull and Bones is now available for half the original price, just three months after its release. The self-proclaimed “AAAA” game from Ubisoft fell short of expectations.
Which game is it about? Skull and Bones is a game by Ubisoft. In it, you play as a pirate with your own ship in an open world. You have your own crew on board, complete tasks, upgrade your ship, and find treasures.
The development history of the game took quite a long time. Skull and Bones was in the works at Ubisoft for a full ten years. Accordingly, the expectations of the players were high, some of whom asked at release: What have they been doing all this time?
After Ubisoft justified the proud price of 79.99 euros for the console version by stating that Skull and Bones would be an “AAAA” title, disappointment set in on release.
The game received mixed reviews and was not well received by players. On Metacritic, Skull and Bones has a user rating of 3.4 (out of 10). The interest was ultimately not as great as assumed, and the player numbers disappointed. Shortly after release, there were only about 850,000 players in-game, including demo players.
If the game was too expensive at release, but you still want to take a look, now may be the right time. The price has been drastically reduced at times.
Currently, the game costs only half
How much does Skull and Bones currently cost? The game is currently heavily discounted. This may be related to the low player numbers. On one hand, Skull and Bones could not convince everyone with its gameplay qualities; on the other hand, the high price may have prevented some from buying it.
You can currently purchase the game at lower prices on the following platforms (Standard Edition):
- PS5: 39.99 euros instead of 79.99 euros (via PS Store)
- PC: 29.99 euros instead of 59.99 euros (via Ubisoft Store)
It gets even cheaper only through Ubisoft+, the paid subscription model, which costs 17.99 euros per month.
Is the offer permanent? No, those who want to buy the discounted version should not take too long. The offer for the PS5 version ends according to the store’s information on 16.05.2024. The PC version in the Ubisoft Store can still be purchased for half price until 21.05.2024.
Perhaps for some players, it’s the perfect opportunity to give Skull and Bones another chance. Ubisoft has designed the game as a service game and provides seasons to keep you engaged for a long time. Everything you should know before purchasing can be read in a dedicated article on MeinMMO.
