Ubisoft Reveals New Pirate Sandbox MMO Called Skull And Bones At E3

If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the high seas in a massive wooden ship armed to the teeth and flying the iconic skull and crossbones atop her mast, then Ubisoft’s newest game might just be what you’re waiting for, bottle of rum not included. The studio has just announced a new pirate-themed MMO at E3 called Skull and Bones.

“It is the Golden Age of Piracy. A time when renegade captains command the most powerful weapons on Earth, warships. You are an insatiable, upstart pirate captain who refused the King’s pardon. Having nothing to lose, you sailed from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, an exotic and untamed frontier full of lavish riches.

However, these rich and idyllic waters are also a battleground where far-reaching colonial empires, powerful trading corporations, and ruthless pirate gangs are fiercely competing for their share of these valuable treasures.

During you journey to become the ultimate pirate kingpin, you will build a fleet of ships you can customize, prey upon lucrative trade routes, and take down rival pirate captains, memorable characters or players. Season after season, as your infamy and wealth grow, so will the threats you face. In order to survive in this ruthless ocean, you will have to ally with other pirate captains to form the most influential pirate gang, becoming too big to fail and joining the endless struggle for supremacy of the Indian Ocean.”

According to the devs, Skull and Bones was inspired by Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. “We’re not making Black Flag 2.0,” says Game Director Bill Money. “We’re making our own game, but we really went to school on what we’ve done in the past.”

The announcement comes with a shiny new cinematic trailer for your viewing pleasure along with two other feature videos. Check out the videos below. You can also sail over to the Skull and Bones official site for more info.