Skull and Bones Insider Program Explained

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The development of Ubisoft's pirate game Skull and Bones has been a fiasco of high order. First announced in 2017,Skull and Bones has since been retooled and rebooted, which is why in 2022 the project still doesn't have a firm release window. That could be changing soon, however. Ubisoft appears to be preparing for the new Skull and Bones to have its first closed playtest, teasing that the pirate game could finally be reaching the end of its development cycle.

The news comes from the official Skull and Bones website, as well as Ubisoft's social media. The development team is recruiting for what it calls the Skull and Bones Insider Program, what it describes as an ongoing testing initiative. Applicants will have the opportunity to try out Skull and Bones before anyone else, but only if they're approved first. As is standard with these types of programs, only a select few will initially be accepted for Skull and Bones testing with more invited over time.

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Details about testing are being kept close to the chest, so far. Ubisoft describes initial testing as a «sneak peek» of what's being made. No schedule for tests has been provided, which could mean that tests won't be known publicly until Ubisoft is ready to take down an NDA.

All that Ubisoft does say is that the test will be entirely based on gathering feedback regarding real experiences with Skull and Bones. Those who apply should do so with the intention of sharing their experiences and discussing their impressions with other players and the development team. Since testing will be limited to just a few players, feedback from those players will be all the more important for the future of Skull and Bones. Feedback will