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SKULL AND BONES RELEASES ON STEAM ALONGSIDE FREE NEW SEASON 3 “INTO THE DRAGON’S WAKE”
GEAR UP TO FACE IMMINENT DANGERS ON SCORCHED SEAS IN SKULL AND BONES’ NEW SEASON
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August 22, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Ubisoft :
LONDON, UK – 22ND AUGUST, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of Skull and Bones’ third season, “Into the Dragon’s Wake” in which players will face the formidable fleets of Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang. All players will be able to face these new threats as the Free Trial is permanently available. Starting today, Skull and Bones will also be available on Steam alongside Steam Achievements.
Season 3 “Into the Dragon’s Wake” brings extensive new content to all players for free:
Sea Lords – From the formidable Li Tian Ning and Commander Zhang to a ferocious dragon that descends from the heavens, players must be ready to face these new foes on the lawless seas.
New Ship & Weapons – Players will be able to acquire a new ship – the Battle Junk – that excels at soaking up damage and creating openings to attack enemies. Unique new weapons including the Divine Thunder, an electrically charged long gun that can summon lightning strikes, will also be obtainable.
World Events - Players will face a new merchant convoy with the Ungwana Faction, which will grant access to new equipment (Epic Furniture and Epic Armor).
Time-Limited Events - The Mooncake Regatta and Requiem of the Lost Halloween Event will be two time-limited events players will discover during this new season.
Smuggler Pass - As with each new season, players can take on weekly challenges to reap rewards and progress across 3 paths simultaneously on the new Smuggler Pass.
Quality of Life improvements and New Features – New mouse and keyboard optimisation, new 3rd person captain camera while sailing, crafting upgrades, territorial benefits, in-game achievements, an expanded Black Market, and improved onboarding have been added to the game to enhance players’ experience.
Developed by Ubisoft Singapore in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios*, Skull and Bones is a naval online action RPG where you play by your own rules to become the most infamous pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in a perilous world.
Skull and Bones is available with cross-play and cross-progression on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X | S, Amazon Luna, GeForce Now as well as Windows PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam and Epic Games Store.
For more information about Skull and Bones please visit skullandbonesgame.com. You can also follow Skull and Bones on Facebook at facebook.com/skullandbonesgame, Instagram at instagram.com/skullandbonesgame and on X at twitter.com/skullnbonesgame.
For the latest news on Skull and Bones and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
*Collaborative Ubisoft Studios include Belgrade, Berlin, Chengdu, Da Nang, Kyiv, Montreal, Mumbai, Paris, Philippines, Pune, and Shanghai.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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