The Skull and Bones Concept Deserves Preservation

Alright, let’s dive straight into this mess. Skull and Bones. Jeez, you remember the buzz? Ha! We waited, what, a decade? No big deal. Yet, when 2024 finally rolled around, it was like opening a beautifully wrapped present only to find socks. Actually, scratch that. Socks are useful. Skull and Bones, though? Not so much. I guess it was supposed to be the next Black Flag but somehow… well, it just wasn’t. Got tangled up in live-service mechanics. You know the drill, right? It was supposed to be grand, but lost its wind. Oof.

But hear me out — the idea itself wasn’t terrible. Far from it. Imagine the good ol’ pirate life, sailing your ship, the ocean spray on your face. Maybe I’m romanticizing it. Anyway, the point is, this pirate gig could have been epic. Sure, Ubisoft might toss it aside like yesterday’s news, but hey, someone else should pick it up. Give it the love it deserves! Seriously, any studio up for that challenge? Or nah?

Skull and Bones on Another Track?

Wide Open Seas Await

So, back in 2013, Assassin’s Creed 4 had us all hooked. Edward Kenway? A legend. It hit every sweet spot. Seafaring, plundering, adventure — you get the vibe. Everyone thought Skull and Bones was gonna be a home run when it dropped back in 2017. But nah, expectations vs. reality, you know? Big difference. Yet, it wasn’t the fault of the concept itself. Just… meh execution. Sure, some fans scream “remake Black Flag!” but, I dunno, maybe there’s room for new horizons, right? Just thinking out loud here.

Another Shot or a Fresh Start?

Pirates, man. People can’t get enough of ‘em. But — shoutout to every gaming studio — can we get a solid pirate game, pretty please? Again, sidestepping all that live-service junk, focus on something unforgettable. Ship battles, treasure hunts, all the bells and whistles. Could be legendary if done right. But hey, the shadow of Skull and Bones might have scared off Ubisoft for good. Or maybe… maybe someone else wants a go?

And okay, hear me out (again!) — if Ubisoft isn’t game, pull it into Assassin’s Creed’s universe. They’ve danced around it before, right? Black Flag, Rogue. Why not round three? With the RPG scene they’ve got going now, a fresh pirate saga could smash it. Anyway, kinda crazy if we let all that potential slip into oblivion. Even a mini-adventure would do. Am I dreaming? Probably. But hey, some dreams are worth chasing.