Following recent delays and cancellations out of Ubisoft, the only two notable games releasing by the end of the year areMario + Rabbids: Sparks of HopeandSkull and Bones.The latter is Ubisoft’s pirate game focused on naval combat, built from theconcept ofAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.It’s no secret the game has been in development hell for some time, changing its setting three times overall.
Furthermore, things shown in the past like theKraken of pirate mythology will not be inSkull and Bones, as it seems to aim to be a grittier, more grounded take on the pirate genre. It is a multiplayer-first live-service game, and Ubisoft intends to support it for years to come. Perhaps the best part is everything is going to be free, but it’s understandable if a few are worried about the title.
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After all, per a new report, a few of the developers working onSkull and Bonesare worried about it too. Kotaku has spoken with a few of these developers, all under the condition of anonymity, and many of them are worried about it.Skull and Boneshas reportedly eaten up a huge budget, while some of the devs who’ve worked on it are skeptical about its success.
One developer went so far as to say that “each individual part of the game lacked depth.” This is because there is allegedly little more toSkull and Bonesthat fans haven’t seen. If everything to a game can be wrapped up in theone Ubisoft Showcaseit received, that may not be the best sign. It seems there are a ton of management and resource-gathering survival simulator mechanics in the game, but they may not go anywhere—based on this dev’s response.
However, fans should be aware it is a live-service game, and more is coming toSkull and Bonesthan what’s been revealed for launch. Exactly what that entails and if its launch content is enough for fans remains to be seen, but it seems there is some skepticism and doubt about its launch.
It’s unlucky, too, thatSkull and Bonesreleases on November 8. November is always a busy month, and there are plenty of games coming out this year, such asPokemon Scarlet and VioletandGod of War Ragnarok. In fact,God of War Ragnarokcomes out right afterSkull and Boneson November 9, so it may not be all smooth sailing from here.
Skull and Bonesreleases November 8 for PC, PS5, Stadia, and Xbox Series X.
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