Ubisoft, that venerable purveyor of digital adventures, hath proclaimed on the digital realm of X (formerly Twitter) that their open-world pirate ship MMO, the illustrious Skull and Bones, shall make its grand debut upon the hallowed shores of Steam on the 22nd day of August. This momentous occasion heralds the potential for a vast expansion of its player base, drawing new souls into its maritime world of plunder and intrigue.
In times past, Skull and Bones upon the PC did dwell solely within the confines of Ubisoft Connect, the gaming citadel of the esteemed company. Yet, ’tis now also available for purchase through the Epic Games Store, as well as being encompassed within the realm of Ubisoft+. A Ubisoft account shall remain a requisite for partaking in this nautical escapade on Steam, as it hath been on other platforms. Though the option for preordering doth not lie before thee, thou mayest mark thy interest by adding it to thy wish-list henceforth.
The Steam release shall be graced with all the wondrous features of its PC siblings, including support for the expanse of the ultrawide display, gameplay unfolding in resplendent 4K HDR with frames per second unfettered by limits, and the embrace of Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) support. The sole divergence betwixt this version and its counterparts shall be its dwelling within the hallowed halls of Steam, a fact of notable import to many a player seeking a new berth for their digital voyages.
In the year of our digital lord 2019, Ubisoft forsook the realm of Steam entirely, choosing a path divergent from that of the venerable platform. Yet, in the year of omens 2022, they hath seen fit to reverse this decree, perchance owing to a pact of exclusivity struck with the Epic Games Store and the rumblings of discontentment against Steam’s 30% revenue levy. Verily, the tides of fortune do ebb and flow in the fathomless ocean of digital commerce.
Although Skull and Bones, born amidst the tempestuous winds of February, faced the harsh gaze of critics following years of delay, Ubisoft doth declare a resounding success in terms of player engagement. Verily, they proclaim a record of engagement unparalleled in their annals, with a daily playtime averaging over four hours – a feat not easily surpassed. Insider Gaming, in corroboration, didst attest to the presence of some 850,000 players during the inaugural week of the game’s release, a number that includes those swashbucklers who ventured forth upon the eight-hour trial.
As the sun now shines upon the second season of Skull and Bones, known as “Chorus of Havoc,” a fresh symphony of challenges doth beckon. A fearsome megalodon lurks amidst the waves, alongside new rewards and events to delight and ensnare the seafaring souls who dare to traverse these turbulent waters. Let us raise our cyber goblets to toast this digital odyssey, fraught with danger and delight in equal measure.
