Ubisoft’s latest title, Skull and Bones, is a new pirate-themed open-world set in the Indian Ocean. This action RPG will set sail on February 16, so here are all the editions available for pre-order and what’s included in each one of them.
After a decade of delays, and a murky beta period, the release of Skull and Bones is fast approaching. The open-world action RPG, set on the high seas, is the latest offering from Ubisoft. Beginning its life as a spin-off of the popular Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the game has evolved since its conception.
When it first premiered back at E3 2017, the developer promised it would take the naval mechanics of Black Flag to another level. In Skull and Bones players take on the role of a run-of-the-mill pirate brigand, and embark on a quest to become the high seas’ most infamous swashbuckler.
With the game‘s launch around the corner, here are all the editions available for pre-order, and what each of them includes as rewards.
Sails the open seas and become a formidable pirate in Skull & Bones
All Skull and Bones editions and their bonuses
Skull and Bones has three editions of the game available:
Standard edition – $59.99
At just under $60, the standard edition gives players access to the base game only.
Premium edition – $89.99
Unlike the standard edition, the pricier premium edition comes in just shy of $90, and includes several bonuses:
- 3 days of Early Access.
- “Ballad of the Bloody Bones” collection, including the Bloody Bones Captain outfit and the Ashen Corsair Ship set (ship ornaments like a ship wheel, helm decor, and a mast trophy).
- Smuggler Pass Token.
- 2 extra missions.
- Digital art book.
- Digital game soundtrack.
Ubisoft+ edition – $17.99
This edition includes everything mentioned in the Premium one, plus access to more than 100 PC games via the Ubisoft+ library.
Skull & Bones’ combat takes its cues from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
All pre-order bonuses included in the Skull and Bones editions
If you pre-order the game before it officially launches on February 16, you’ll get the “Highness of the Sea” pack, including the Notoriety Garb and the Coronation Firework for both Standard and Premium editions.
Due to the Ubisoft+ edition including everything mentioned in the Premium one, it’s safe to say players who choose that option will get the pre-order bonus too.
The premium edition of Skull & Bones will include two additional missions.
What are the additional missions included in the Skull & Bones Premium edition?
The two additional missions included in the Premium edition of the game are The Ashen Corsair and Bloody Bones’ Legacy quests.
During the first quest, players will gain access to The Ashen Corsair, which upon completing this mission, will unlock the Ashen Followers outfit for their character.
The second quest, Bloody Bones’ Legacy, gives players access to a unique pet called Death’s Hand.
What is the Smuggler Pass Token?
The Smuggler Pass Token gives the player access to a premium battle pass, which will be unlocked once the first season of Skull and Bones kicks off.
It’s worth noting that The Smuggler Pass Token included with the game’s Premium edition can be used only once.