Ubisoft's Skull and Bones Flounders at Launch Despite Strong Pirate Game Pedigree
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag is considered one of the best games in the franchise and one of the best pirate games ever.
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Skull and Bones, a pirate game from the same publisher, was highly anticipated but has received poor reviews and low user scores since launching.
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Skull and Bones is now available after many delays, but the $70 price tag is turning away buyers.
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Ubisoft has introduced an 8-hour free trial to attract more players to try Skull and Bones. Progress carries over if players purchase after.
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Skull and Bones may have overpromised with marketing as a top tier AAA game. More modestly scoped and priced games are resonating more with players.