Skull and Bones, the pirate-themed AAA action-adventure game from Ubisoft, is finally coming soon after several delays. Read on to learn about its release date and time, pre-order info, FAQ, and more.
Skull and Bones Release Date and Time
Releases February 16, 2024.
Six delays in six years. It’s been a very long development process but we’re finally nearing its official and final release date. Skull and Bones will be released on February 16, 2024, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. Those who pre-order the Premium Edition of the game will be able to play the game on early access 3 days earlier, on February 13, 2024. For both the official launch date and the early access date, those in the Americas would be able to play at 12 a.m. EST. Those from the European regions will be able to access the game at 12 a.m. CET, while those from Asia and Australia will be able to play at 12 a.m. AET. Refer to the tables below for your area's respective release time.
Early Access
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Feb 13, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Feb 12, 9:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Feb 12, 11:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Feb 13, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Feb 13, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Feb 12, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Feb 12, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Feb 12, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Feb 13, 1:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Feb 13, 2:00 a.m. |
Official Launch
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Feb 16, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Feb 15, 9:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Feb 15, 11:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Feb 16, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Feb 16, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Feb 15, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Feb 15, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Feb 15, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Feb 16, 1:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Feb 16, 2:00 a.m. |
Skull and Bones Pre-Orders
Skull and Bones can be pre-ordered on Epic Games, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Store. Interested players can choose between Standard Edition ($59.99 on PC, $69.99 on console) and Premium Edition ($89.99 on PC, $99.99 on console), each with its own set of additional digital goodies.
Standard Edition
The game’s standard edition is available on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Standard Edition will provide players with the following exclusive bonuses:
● Highness of the High Sea Pack
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
 Epic |
$59.99 |
 Ubisoft |
$59.99 |
 Xbox |
$69.99 |
| PlayStation |
$69.99 |
Premium Edition
The game’s Premium Edition is available on all platforms. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition will provide players with the following exclusive bonuses:
● Highness of the High Sea Pack
● 3 Days Early Access
● The Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection
● 2 Extra Missions
● Digital Artbook and Soundtrack
● Smuggler Pass Token
| Platform | Price |
|---|---|
| Epic |
$89.99 |
| Ubisoft |
$89.99 |
| Xbox |
$99.99 |
| PlayStation |
$99.99 |
Is Skull and Bones on Xbox Game Pass?
The game won’t be included with the Game Pass, but a Game Pass subscription is required to play the game.
Is Skull and Bones on PS Plus?
The game won’t be on PS Plus, but a PS Plus subscription is required to play the game.
Skull and Bones Trailer
Official Gameplay Overview Trailer
Skull and Bones Product Information
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| Title | SKULL AND BONES |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 16, 2024 |
| Developer | Ubisoft Singapore |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Supported Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Number of Players | 1-20 |
| ESRB Rating | M |
| Official Website | Skull and Bones Website |
