Skull and Bones | Official Gameplay Overview Trailer
Get a deep dive into some brand new Skull and Bones gameplay, including a look at its dangerous world, player progression, naval combat, and gameplay systems like perks, ship customization options, and more from this upcoming co-op open-world pirate action RPG.
Skull and Bones will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store on February 16, 2024.
Skull and Bones will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store on February 16, 2024.
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00:07 This is the Indian Ocean during the second golden age of piracy.
00:12 And on these waters, you will stake your claim.
00:16 Skull & Bones is a gritty and immersive pirate action RPG experience,
00:21 offering a rags to riches fantasy and a vast open world
00:25 that can be experienced in solo and in co-op.
00:28 In it, you will rise the ranks of the pirate world
00:32 and become the most fearsome kingpin of the high seas.
00:36 In this overview of Skull & Bones' gameplay experience,
00:40 we'll walk you through its world, its player progression,
00:44 gameplay systems, and its challenging naval combat.
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00:56 Your story begins in the middle of a devastating battle on the lawless seas.
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01:05 After a brutal defeat, you and other survivors find yourselves shipwrecked
01:11 on a remote and perilous island.
01:14 Here, you'll choose your captain and begin your new life of piracy
01:18 with your first mate, Asna.
01:20 "The wind favors the fearless. Let us chase it."
01:24 She will use her extensive seafaring experience and knowledge of the Indian Ocean
01:30 to guide you in your quest for riches and infamy.
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01:36 In Skull & Bones, increasing your infamy is an ongoing objective that you'll pursue.
01:42 Infamy is the center of player progression.
01:45 The more infamous you become, the more opportunities open up across the world,
01:50 allowing you to build more impressive ships, to take on riskier contracts,
01:56 and to gain untold riches as you ascend the pirate ranks.
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02:05 After escaping the shipwreck, you'll approach the Red Isle
02:09 and discover the pirate den of Saint Anne,
02:11 which offers up a first taste of pirate culture.
02:15 "Another bottom feeder washes ashore."
02:18 In Saint Anne, you'll find vendors such as the blacksmith, refiner, and more.
02:24 By speaking to the shipwright, you'll be tasked with gathering the materials
02:28 to build your first pirate vessel, the Bedar.
02:32 "I can build you the mightiest ship in the Indian Ocean,
02:35 but how you steer it into the waves is up to you, Captain."
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02:43 All ships in Skull & Bones have unique perks
02:46 and a wealth of customization options to suit different playstyles.
02:50 Weapons like the long gun excel at sniping enemy weak points from a distance,
02:55 while demicanons act like ship-mounted shotguns.
02:59 Likewise, armor has different elemental damage defenses,
03:03 from flooding to fire, explosive, and tearing resistance.
03:07 Higher tier armor will even grant you perks.
03:09 The furniture you choose for your ships also offer a range of effects,
03:12 including increased stamina regeneration for your crew and quicker reload times.
03:18 Your ships are the heart of your adventure,
03:21 and to compete for supremacy of the ocean,
03:23 you must expand your fleet for the many challenges ahead.
03:29 With your Bedar crafted and customized, it's time to set sail.
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03:37 "Let the wind of my sail!"
03:40 Out in open waters, you'll come face to face with Skull & Bones'
03:45 most visceral gameplay element, naval battles.
03:49 Throughout the Indian Ocean, you'll encounter other players,
03:53 battling, exploring, and pursuing their own objectives.
03:57 All contracts you take on can be progressed both in solo and in co-op,
04:02 and if you find yourself facing overwhelming odds,
04:05 you can fire a signal to rally nearby pirates to your cause,
04:09 bringing players together to increase your chances of success.
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04:18 While your early contracts will have you tracking and attacking gatherer ships,
04:23 at any time you can plot your own course,
04:26 whether to investigate mysteries or to test your mettle
04:30 against other hostile faction ships.
04:34 Whoever your enemy may be, the first thing you should do
04:37 is identify their ship rank and loadout with your spying glass.
04:41 Pirates don't play fair, and you should use whatever intel you have to your advantage.
04:47 Choose the right combination of ship and customization for each challenge,
04:51 which will help you navigate this hell in paradise.
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05:15 Beyond being an ocean of danger, the high seas are also full of possibility.
05:21 You'll discover wrecks that can be salvaged for silver and other resources,
05:26 and encounter dynamic events like wealthy merchant convoys with powerful warship escorts.
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05:38 Back on land, keep your ears open for tall tales of ghastly glows and terrors from the deep,
05:45 and seek out these legends in pursuit of infamy and rare loot.
05:50 The choice of risk versus reward is yours to take.
05:55 If you want to test your mettle against other players, seek out treasure maps.
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06:02 Finding one will automatically trigger PvP and mark your location,
06:07 allowing others to hunt you down.
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06:16 Outwit your opponents and earn legendary troves of loot all for yourself.
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06:48 In due time, your growing infamy will have you working with vicious pirate kingpins like John Skurlog.
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07:04 The kingpins are your entry to the world of higher stakes piracy.
07:08 They will give you a glimpse of how lucrative this lifestyle can truly be,
07:12 by offering you riskier contracts with even greater rewards.
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07:28 Some of their tasks will have you plundering dangerous forts and faction settlements.
07:34 These multi-stage battles are some of the most difficult in Skull & Bones,
07:39 and require masterful tactics to succeed.
07:43 When the odds are stacked against you, it's worth calling on reinforcements,
07:47 and teaming up with other players will increase your chances of victory.
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08:16 As your notoriety reaches to further corners of the Indian Ocean,
08:20 you'll have amassed riches, a fearsome reputation, and a devastating fleet of ships.
08:27 Next, you sail for glory and legacy.
08:31 "They want to call me a pirate, a rebel, a threat to the Empire.
08:36 I will inspire them to call me worse."
08:39 By reaching Tier VI of the Buccaneer Infamy Rank,
08:43 you'll go from completing tasks for others to running your own operation,
08:47 by joining the Helm and unlocking your own pirate lair.
08:53 "Sugar cane is easy to find, but turning it into something worth selling, now that's the hard part."
09:00 As a secret smuggling ring, the Helm will connect you to an underground black market,
09:06 attain exotic resources, and refine them into illegal goods ready to be sold to the highest bidder.
09:13 However, a pirate's greed knows no bounds,
09:17 and transporting this desirable cargo will draw the attention of opportunistic rogues.
09:23 To stay on top of the food chain, you must strategically seize key territories,
09:29 choose vital Helm upgrades, and expand your operation
09:33 as you claim your rightful place among pirate legends.
09:38 These are just some of the ways you'll leap into Skull & Bones' ever-evolving world,
09:53 and many other surprises await.
09:56 From a robust endgame, to new challenges,
10:00 pre-seasonal content, and additional PvP activities.
10:05 Now, prepare to sail the perilous waters, and become the most fearsome pirate king there.
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