These ready for extra particulars on Ubisoft’s long-delayed Cranium and Bones might have been hoping for extra from the Ubisoft Summer season Ahead presentation at this time, however hey, we did get a superb sea shanty.
Oh, and there was additionally the information of a closed beta from Aug. 25-28, together with a brief take a look at the sport that confirmed off some pirate vibes. You’ll be able to watch it under.
The catchy sea shanty, carried out by Residence Free, did set a superb tone, harkening again to those in Murderer’s Creed 4: Black Flag, which is becoming as a result of Cranium and Bones was initially developed as an growth for that recreation. However you would be forgiven if you happen to’ve forgotten that element, as a result of it actually has been awhile since Cranium and Bones was introduced.
It was first revealed alllll the best way again in at Ubisoft’s 2017 E3 presentation earlier than being hit with an extended checklist of delays – six of them, to be precise. The newest delay got here early this yr, the place Ubisoft additionally introduced it had canceled three different unannounced video games. In an investor name this February, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot stated the corporate’s varied delays and cancellations have been a results of making too many video games without delay.
So, let’s hope seventh time’s the attraction? On the very least, at this time’s presentation gave us a pleasant new tune to hit the seas to.
For every part introduced at at this time’s Ubisoft Summer season Ahead – together with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s launch date and the primary take a look at Star Wars: Outlaws gameplay – try our roundup.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you will discover her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.