Skull and Bones is a game we’ve been waiting for. It’s been a long time coming, and while the development processes seemingly had its own choppy waters to navigate, the game’s release is nearing. If you’re unfamiliar with Skull and Bones, the game started development all the way back in 2013. However, Ubisoft didn’t officially unveil this game to the masses until the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017. Fans that tuned into E3 that year for the Ubisoft press media conference were treated to the reveal of a brand new pirates-themed game.

This initial reveal offered insight into more ship combat as players would sail to the open seas fighting off other pirates and the law. However, since that grand unveiling, Skull and Bones have endured several years of silence. Despite Ubisoft not officially confirming the game production had been canceled, things were not looking very bright for Skull and Bones. Although, we finally got a bit of light at the end of the tunnel in 2020. In 2020 Ubisoft confirmed that the development was pressing on.

Then in 2022, we received a new showcasing. Once again, players were shown traversing the open waters and battling other pirates in search of treasure. We were also given a new release date to mark on our calendars. If you want a more pirate-themed game to dive into, then Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones might be a viable option to run with soon.

Does Skull and Bones Have Single Player?

Skull and Bones might look enticing to pick up at launch. However, if you are looking into this game, you might assume it’s purely a multiplayer video game experience. For those of you looking for a gameplay experience, you can play solo; you’re a bit in luck here. Players can jump on Skull and Bones alone and attempt to raise the ranks to become an infamous pirate captain. With that said, you will have to do so with other players online.

A big component is a fact you can face against other players online in search of loot. That means you will likely have some interactions with other players enjoying the game online. Although, you won’t have to connect and go through different missions together, so you can navigate the open waters in search of loot or complete different goals with your virtual crew. Regarding missions, this game doesn’t have a traditional campaign experience.

The development team has put in different narrative lore pieces for players to go through. Certain NPCs might pop up with stories to unveil or contracts to offer. But there doesn’t appear to be a single campaign narrative to finish. As a result, we’ll likely see further updates that provide additional NPC contracts or goods to unlock as you play the game. With that said, players can expect to pick up Skull and Bones on March 9, 2023, for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms.