Skull and Bones: All Editions and Pre-order Bonuses

Skull and Bones, after starting life as an Assassin's Creed: Black Flag expansion in 2013, is finally set for release on February 16. With PvP and PvE elements, and 11 sailable ships available at launch - all customizable - budding captains worldwide are stoked for release day.

That said, there are 3 editions of Skull and Bones that players can pre-order, some of which even include early access to the game before February 16. We're here to cover them all so you can make the perfect purchase!

Skull and Bones Open Beta and Release Date:

The release date for Skull and Bones is February 16, however, you can play the game far sooner via the Open Beta starting on February 8 and lasting until February 11. What's more, any progress you make during this Open Beta will persist on your account should you later choose to purchase the full game.

Skull and Bones Pre-Order Bonuses:

There are 3 editions of Skull and Bones you can pre-order. Let's cover them all, starting with the cheapest.

Skull and Bones Standard Edition

Skull and Bones Highness of the High Sea Pack

Price: $59.99
Pre-order Bonus: 'Highness of the High Sea Pack,' including the Notoriety Garb (pictured above)

Skull and Bones Premium Edition

Skull and Bones Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection

Price: $89.99
3 days early access
Premium Bonus Pack: 'Ballad of Bloody Bones Collection,' including the Bloody Bones Captain outfit and Ashen Corsair Ship Set (pictured above)
2 extra missions
Digital art book and digital game soundtrack
Smuggler pass token: Spend to unlock a premium battle pass when seasons arrive to Skull and Bones
Pre-order Bonus: 'Highness of the High Sea'

Skull and Bones Ubisoft+ Edition

Price: $17.99
All of the above-mentioned bonuses associated with the Premium edition
Access to 100+ PC games via the Ubisoft+ library

So, which will it be? Our recommendation: PC users should browse the Ubisoft+ library of games and, if there are a few titles there that catch your eye, consider the sizable value one might get from a Ubisoft+ subscription.

If you're a console player, it really depends how much you value cosmetics and that all-too-tantalizing 3-day early access feature.

For more coverage on Skull and Bones, check out a few more articles here!