Today during the Ubisoft Forward livestream event, we saw a new glimpse of the perilous world of Skull and Bones, the open-world multiplayer game from Ubisoft where players can build th...
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Today during the Ubisoft Forward livestream event, we saw a new glimpse of the perilous world of Skull and Bones, the open-world multiplayer game from Ubisoft where players can build their own pirate empire! Now available to pre-order and launching on November 8, 2022 within the Stadia store and via Ubisoft+, Skull and Bones includes full cross-play and cross-progression across other platforms as players rise from an outcast to becoming a pirate kingpin.
In addition, today marks the arrival of a long-awaited Ubisoft title to the Stadia store – Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ! This open-world shooter straps you into the boots of Sergeant Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando fighting against cyborgs, blood dragons, and mutants. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world. Claim it today at no additional cost with an active Ubisoft+ subscription or buy it on the Stadia store to start playing right away.
Finally, we’re looking forward to other Ubisoft games coming soon to Stadia, including Valiant Hearts: The Great War launching next Friday, July 15 as well as the open-world action title Far Cry 4 making its way to the Stadia store later this year.
Find more details about Skull and Bones , Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and Valiant Hearts: The Great War below – and stay tuned for other Ubisoft titles making their way to Stadia!
Skull and Bones
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Timing: November 8, 2022
Pricing: Standard Edition ($69.99 USD), Ultimate Edition ($99.99 USD)
At the end of the 17th century, tales of a legendary heist attracted young outcasts from all over the world. In search of untold fortunes, ordinary men and women headed far from home. Armed with only their instincts to survive, they risked it all for a chance to attain immeasurable riches.
Enter the perilous paradise of Skull and Bones , inspired by the Indian Ocean during the Golden Age of Piracy, as you overcome the odds and rise from an outcast to an infamous pirate. Craft a variety of unique ships to survive, thrive, and rule in an immersive world that introduces new challenges and features every season.
Features:
Your Ship, Your Playstyle - Craft and sail up to 12 different ships with varied speed, health, and capacity. Head into a full-frontal assault or precisely target enemy weak points. Each ship has unique perks that allow you to adapt for your purposes and can be further customized to suit your playstyle.
Brutal Naval Combat - Engage in thrilling naval battles as you risk it all for the biggest prize. Equip a multitude of powerful weapons such as cannons, mortars, ballistae, torpedoes, and more to outgun other ships and attack forts. Use captain tools such as your spyglass to identify new opportunities like trade routes or wealthy merchant ships and scope out enemy weaknesses.
Hell In Paradise - From the arid deserts on the coasts of Africa to the lush, tropical islands of the East Indies, the world of Skull and Bones is a treasure trove to explore. Learn to use the wind to your advantage by trimming your sails to increase your speed as you try to survive unpredictable waters, dangerous rogue waves, and deadly wildlife, come hell or high water.
Reputation Is Power - Grow your infamy in order to upgrade your equipment. As you complete a variety of contracts from vendors, local factions, and kingpins in the world, you’ll gain access to more resources and opportunities on your journey to becoming an infamous pirate.
Your World, Your Rules - Sail the Indian Ocean solo or form groups with up to two other friends or players you encounter out at sea. If you want an additional challenge, you can enable PvP to test your skills against other players.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Timing: Available Now!
Pricing: $14.99 USD on Stadia store or claim with Ubisoft+
As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission...of vengeance.
Features:
The Year Is 2007. It Is The Future. – You are Sergeant Rex Colt: Mark IV Cyber Commando. The year is 2007 and Earth has been ravaged by a nuclear war which erupted in the 90's. The east vs. west conflict has raged for generations, and humanity continues to struggle to progress after a disastrous decade. New paths for peace must be found, and the US cyborg army may have found a solution: a powerful bio weapon on a distant island. Your mission is to gather information and figure out what the hell is going on.
A Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter – There’s only one force powerful enough to stop an army of rampaging killer cyborgs, mutated scientists, metal sharks and vicious Blood Dragons that shoot lasers from their eyes – that force is you. Your name is Sergeant Rex Power Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Lock and load as you and your seven favorite fully customizable killing implements tackle a bizarre open world island crawling with evil. Take down the enemy with ninja stars, guns or even just good old explosives. Your battle. Your way. Their tough luck.
Get the Girl, Kill the Bad Guys and Save the World – As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the-art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission… of vengeance. You’re out to bring down your old commanding officer and his battalion of ruthless killer cyborgs - and you’ll stop at nothing to get the job done.
Wrapped Up with Every Cliché of the VHS Era – Hollywood action icon Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss), returns in this explosive 1980's-style sci-fi vision of a dark future where cyborgs and mutants collide. So turn off your VCR, plug in your video game cabinet, and get ready to experience all the thrills of Far Cry® 3 Blood Dragon in full stereophonic sound.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release Timing: July 15, 2022
Pricing: $14.99 USD on Stadia store or claim with Ubisoft+
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action, and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.
In Valiant Hearts , the lives of all these characters are inextricably drawn together over the course of the game. Friendship, love, sacrifice and tragedy befall each one as they help each other to retain their humanity against the horrors of war.
The game was inspired by letters from the First World War and a number of other historical materials, and while the narrative is fictitious, the story is based on real historical events and sites, such as famous battles like the Battle of the Marne or the Battle of the Somme on the Western Front.
Features:
An animated comic book adventure – From the green forests of the French countryside, to dank trenches and snowy fields, go back through history in this emotional adventure game delivered with a unique tone and art style.
A mix of exploration, action and puzzles – Move into action and help your heroes survive the Great War by solving puzzles or sneaking through enemy lines… live a touching and comical adventure.
Follow the stories of these Valiant Hearts... – Lost in the middle of the trenches, play each of these characters and help a young German soldier find his love!
… And their faithful canine companion – With the help of your trusty companion’s canine sense of smell, send him through barbed-wire obstacles and shell holes to solve puzzles or avoid enemies… Rely on him: this dog will be your best friend!
Relive the Great War –This fictitious story takes you back to famous WW1 locations, like Reims or Montfaucon, revisiting historical battles on the Western Front, such as the Battle of the Marne or the Battle of the Somme!
Powered by UbiArt Framework – Valiant Hearts makes the most of the UbiArt Framework and its motto “Bringing Art to Life”. This powerful engine provides the ability to transfer creative concepts and bring them to life in video games.
A team of senior artists at Ubisoft Montpellier – Small is beautiful: a small but highly talented team, including the Audio and Art Directors of games such as Beyond Good & Evil and Peter Jackson’s King Kong, and key level designers on Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends.
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