
Few games have undergone a development cycle as tumultuous as Skull and Bones, an open-world pirate adventure that has been in the works for nearly a decade. Since its initial reveal at E3 2017, the game has reportedly gone through numerous redesigns and has been delayed several times. Following its reemergence in 2022, it’s clear the game was coming together. However, in January 2023, Ubisoft delayed the game for a sixth time. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about Skull & Bones, including its launch window, gameplay, and details about its development cycle.