Skull and Bones FAQ: everything you need to know before buying

A full Skull and Bones FAQ with every important question about the game answered before you buy

Skull and Bones is sailing closer and closer. With an open beta, early access for deluxe edition players, and the full release coming so close together, there are plenty of ways to play Skull and Bones before its official release date.

Still, it’s always a good idea to get as much information as possible before buying any game, so we’ve put together this FAQ to answer any of the burning questions you might have before you decide whether or not to purchase Skull and Bones.

Contents

1. Does Skull and Bones have multiplayer?
2. Can you play Skull and Bones offline?
3. What platforms is Skull and Bones available on?
4. Does Skull and Bones have crossplay?
5. Is Skull and Bones on Steam?
6. Is Skull and Bones on Game Pass?
7. Is Skull and Bones on PS Plus?
8. Is Skull and Bones on Nintendo Switch?
9. Does Skull and Bones have PvP?
10. Is there a Skull and Bones roadmap?
11. How big is the Skull and Bones map?
12. Does Skull and Bones have sword fighting or melee combat?
13. How to play Skull and Bones early

Does Skull and Bones have multiplayer?

Yes, Skull and Bones is an online multiplayer open-world game, so you will be playing with people from all over the world and can connect with your friends.

Can you play Skull and Bones offline?

No, you have to be online to play Skull and Bones.

What platforms is Skull and Bones available on?

Skull and Bones is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Does Skull and Bones have crossplay?

Yes, crossplay is on by default in Skull and Bones, but you can change this in the settings if you wish.

Is Skull and Bones on Steam?

No, Skull and Bones is only available on PC via Ubisoft Connect or the Epic Games Store.

Is Skull and Bones on Game Pass?

No, Skull and Bones is not coming to Xbox Game Pass, but it is included in a Ubisoft+ subscription.

Is Skull and Bones on PS Plus?

No, Skull and Bones is not currently available on any of the PS+ tiers.

Is Skull and Bones on Nintendo Switch?

No, Skull and Bones is not coming to Nintendo Switch.

Does Skull and Bones have PvP?

Yes. While the majority of content in Skull and Bones is PvE, you can battle other players in PvP if you encounter them in the open seas, though there are safe zones around every major dock.

Is there a Skull and Bones roadmap?

Yes, Ubisoft released a trailer recently outlining the endgame content and the planned roadmap for Year 1 of Skull and Bones which includes fights with ancient pirate lords that will see you face our toughest foes yet.

How big is the Skull and Bones map?

Based on pre-launch interviews, Skull and Bones full map is said to be roughly 600 square kilometers, or 230 square miles. This makes it almost ten times bigger than the map of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.

Does Skull and Bones have sword fighting or melee combat?

No, all combat in Skull and Bones is naval combat, there is no combat on land.

How to play Skull and Bones early

Skull and Bones is in open beta, meaning you can play for free right now.