When a PC game garners significant attention within the gaming community, inquiries often arise regarding its availability on various platforms, including Steam. The impending launch of Skull and Bones has ignited similar discussions.
Is Skull and Bones Coming to Steam?
Unfortunately, Skull and Bones will not debut on Steam upon its release.
The game will be exclusively available on Ubisoft and Epic Games Store for PC users. However, this exclusivity arrangement does not extend to consoles, as Skull and Bones will be accessible on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Interestingly, records from SteamDB indicate that Skull and Bones was initially slated for release on Steam but was withdrawn prior to the open beta.
So, why the deviation from Skull and Bones’ expected arrival on Steam, or to put it in pirate terms, the sudden change of the ship’s course?
Why Isn’t Skull and Bones on Steam?
It’s presumed that Skull and Bones is under an exclusivity agreement with Epic Games Store, granting them the rights to host the game on their platform alongside Ubisoft’s own store. Although Ubisoft titles typically find their way onto Steam, sometimes necessitating Ubisoft Connect for play even after purchase (as seen with Rainbow Six: Siege), this will not be the case with Skull and Bones.
Such exclusivity arrangements typically endure for a year or two before games eventually become available on Steam.
Will Skull and Bones be Available on Steam in the Future?
The possibility of Skull and Bones becoming available on Steam in the future remains uncertain. Any definitive information would require an official announcement from Ubisoft or the Skull and Bones development team. As with the unpredictable nature of the pirate life, nothing is assured in the future!
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