Skull and Bones is now available on Steam. Although its debut on Valve’s storefront was delayed quite a bit, the game has at least appeared on Steam with a hefty launch discount.

Skull and Bones was originally released on February 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, the PC version was initially only available through the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft’s own store.

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Skull and Bone Docks on Steam with 60% introductory discount

More than half a year later, the pirate action-adventure game has finally appeared on Steam, where it arrived on Thursday, August 22nd. While Steam users had to wait longer to be able to play it, Ubisoft is rewarding them for their patience with a rather substantial launch discount of 60%, bringing the price of the game down to $24. The offer also applies to the Skull and Bones Deluxe and Premium editions, currently available for $30 and $36, respectively. This introductory discount is valid for two weeks, until September 5th.

Despite the generous launch discount, the game had a fairly modest launch on Steam, landing at number 37 on the store’s top sellers list. Early user reviews are 57% positive, which puts it in the “Mixed” category. This is in line with Skull and Bones‘ critical reception that was quite disappointing at launch. As of August 2024, the game still holds a “weak” rating on OpenCritic, based on its overall score of 60 and an 11% recommendation rate from reviewers.

Steam trial version of Skull and Bones has been postponed

Despite the not so impressive reviews, Skull and Bones The game reportedly managed to attract around 850,000 players shortly after its release in February 2024. However, this number is said to have been inflated by the eight-hour free trial that Ubisoft is offering from day one. Although the demo version of the game is also set to appear on Valve’s store, Ubisoft has postponed the August 21 launch without further explaining the reasons behind this decision or setting a new release date.

Steam release of Skull and Bones coincides with the start of Season 3

Whether the Steam debut of Skull and Bones It remains to be seen if it will have a significant impact on its player base. Considering the context of this launch, Ubisoft has scheduled it to coincide with the start of Season 3. The new season, titled Into the Dragon’s Wake, introduces a new storyline revolving around two feuding pirate lords, Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang. A new ship, nicknamed the Battle Junk, is also part of the package and can be unlocked by progressing through the Smuggler’s Pass. Into the Dragon’s Wake also adds several more weapons and world events Skull and Bonesincluding new products.

Skull and Bones

The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning third-person action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in partnership with Lucasfilm Games. This narrative-driven single-player title picks up 5 years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy sinks deeper into darkness. Pushed to the edge of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal is surrounded by new and familiar threats. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to resist in the galaxy’s darkest times – but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?

Released

16 February 2024

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer

Motor

AnvilNext

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood, strong language, drug use, violence

Cross-platform gaming

PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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