Is Skull and Bones crossplay? Cross-platform explained for PlayStation, Xbox & PC

Eliana Bollati
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Skull and Bones is the latest Ubisoft title inspired by Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. This open-world action-adventure RPG is releasing for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Amazon Luna, but players are wondering if the game has crossplay for all of them.

It’s been a long time in port for Skull and Bones, seven years to be exact. Ubisoft’s pirate-themed MMORPG is set to have players exploring the Indian Ocean, embarking on a quest for infamy and riches during the Golden Age of piracy.

With three different ship types, each fully customizable, and full control over naval combat, players will be able to tailor their gameplay experience to their individual preferences.

Its open-world design means there will be plenty of archipelagos and islands for players to explore. Plus, with the untamed Indian Ocean as its setting, the visuals are sure to be a treat. Players will get to explore the game alone or in a group of three players.

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Skull and Bones will finally arrive on February 16, but will the game have crossplay functionality?

Ubisoft has designed both PvE encounters, as well as PvP battles against other real-world players. The latter is expected to be a major focus of gameplay. But with the game releasing across practically everything save for the Nintendo Switch, the question most players have on their mind is: will it be crossplay?

Does Skull and Bones have crossplay?

Yes, Skull and Bones has full crossplay available between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and even Amazon Luna.

So if you’re keen on navigating through the High Seas with your friends, it’s possible to invite them regardless of the platform they’re playing right on day one.

Additionally, players will be able to host sessions with up to 20 players, with full crossplay functionality across all platforms in every session. The more, the merrier, right?

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Players will be able to go on adventures with friends from different platforms.

How to crossplay in Skull and Bones

If you’re a team player and want to enable the crossplay capabilities of the game, you just need to follow a short series of steps.

  1. Open the game.
  2. Go to the settings menu.
  3. Search and go inside the “Accessibility” tab.
  4. Go to the “Crossplay” option.
  5. Switch it to “On”.

Will Skull and Bones have cross-progression?

Yes, Skull and Bones has cross-progression between all its different platforms, so you can close your game in one console and pick your progression up exactly where you left off on a different device with no problem.

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About The Author

Eliana was formerly a staff writer on the Australian Dexerto team. A freelance journalist for a decade, she earned her master’s in international journalism from the University of Western Australia. She has written for a range of outlets and most recently served as a founding member of the editorial team for esports news and leaks website, BLIX.GG. A lover of JRPGs and strategy MOBAs, when she’s not writing you’ll most likely find her playing Dota 2 or FFXIV.