Ubisoft has released a new video with gameplay from Skull and Bones in a dev livestream. This provides a good opportunity to learn more about the game while waiting for the release. The livestream only lasted about half an hour and some aspects of the game were highlighted.
Investigations are a kind of side quest where the player is looking for treasure to steal. These narratives are based on the factions populating the game world. By completing investigations, you not only get an introduction to the local story, but also some rewards.
In Skull and Bones, the entire crew is involved in looting a settlement or place of interest. It's a complex system where some crew members steal the loot while the others fight sea battles against enemy ships and artillery. It's worth keeping the fight going as long as possible to get bigger rewards, but you should also keep in mind that the opponents become more aggressive and reinforcements arrive the longer you take.
The developers gave an important tip for Skull and Bones: You should have a lot of variety in terms of ships. In the game there are boats and ships of all sizes and shapes, suitable for travel, combat, cargo and hunting. Knowing when to use the right boat makes pirate life even more fulfilling.
A real pirate simulator would not be complete without sea shanties, and Skull and Bones has a variety. You can sing them with the crew as you travel from place to place. There are classic pirate songs, but also ones in specific languages. This adds even more variety to the game without sacrificing what players know and love.
Although Skull and Bones has been delayed again, players will soon be able to take the helm of their pirate ship. It will be released for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
