Ubisoft has shaken up the PC gaming landscape with a surprise announcement – the long-awaited pirate adventure, Skull and Bones, will abandon Steam and launch exclusively on the Epic Games Store. The move signals a potential shift in Ubisoft’s distribution strategy and could impact how players experience this ambitious title.
High Seas, High Stakes
Epic Games, known for Fortnite, has been luring developers with lower revenue cuts compared to Steam’s standard model. It seems these favorable terms were enough to anchor Skull and Bones, but Ubisoft is undeniably entering riskier waters by limiting its potential PC player base. The company maintains a confident stance, with a $70 price tag across all platforms for its swashbuckling epic. Only time will tell if this gamble pays off, as Epic’s track record with major exclusives shows varied levels of success.
Charting Unfamiliar Waters
Skull and Bones has endured a turbulent development cycle, but Ubisoft Singapore is finally hoisting the sails on this nautical adventure. Building upon the beloved naval combat from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Skull and Bones drops players into a fantastical recreation of the Indian Ocean during the Golden Age of Piracy. It’s a world built for plunder, betrayal, and forging your own ruthless legend.
Command Your Destiny
As an aspiring pirate captain, customization is key in Skull and Bones. Outfit your ship with a fearsome arsenal, from cannons and mortars to protective armor. With diverse ship types and countless upgrades, you’ll tailor your vessel to match your ruthless playstyle. A massive open world stretches before you, teeming with treasure-laden merchant ships, hostile fortresses, and the promise of untold riches.
Cooperative Chaos or Lone Wolf Legend
Skull and Bones fully embraces a multiplayer experience. Gather a crew of cutthroats and take on perilous cooperative ventures, or hoist the Jolly Roger and clash with rivals in thrilling high-stakes naval battles. The choice is yours – collaboration could yield incredible rewards, but double-crossing a former ally might pay off even greater.
A Pirate’s Life Awaits… With Caution
Ubisoft’s decision to tether Skull and Bones to the Epic Games Store sparks both intrigue and a tinge of concern. Epic’s smaller platform could result in a less robust player base and potentially lead to issues with matchmaking or finding co-op partners. Whether this move ultimately pays off or leads the game towards choppy waters is a question left for time – and eager pirates – to answer.
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