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Skull And Bones Closed Beta Dates & Times Countdown

Learn about the exact start dates and times in your region for the Skull and Bones Closed Beta, alongside the preload date/time, and a countdown timer!
Skull And Bones Closed Beta Dates & Times Countdown
Ubisoft

Surprise! Ubisoft's pirate action-adventure title, Skull and Bones, has a Closed Beta in August 2023, where gamers can take to the seas, play by their own rules, and become the most fearsome of pirate kingpins!

This article explains the exact dates and times for the Skull and Bones Closed Beta. This includes times for various regions, the start and end times, and the preload times/dates for good measure, so let's get started.

Skull And Bones Closed Beta Dates & Times

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The exact start dates and times per region for the Skull and Bones Closed Beta! (Picture: Ubisoft)

In the Skull and Bones Closed Beta, players will be able to test a portion of the game's campaign, explore the Coast of Africa and the Red Isles, gain Infamy, and complete contracts along the way. The Skull and Bones Closed Beta is PC-only and will run from 24 to 28 August 2023! Those who get into the Closed Beta can start preloading the game from 22 August 2023. 

Below, you will find the important dates and times per region for the Skull and Bones Closed Beta, including preload, start, and end details.

  • Preload: 22nd August, 3am (PT) / 22nd August, 12pm (CEST) / 22nd August 8pm (AET)
  • Start: August 24th, 7pm (PT) / August 25th, 4am (CEST) / August 25th, 12pm (AET)
  • End: August 28th, 12am (PT) / August 28th, 9am (CEST) / August 28th, 5pm (AET)
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We can't wait to explore the Coast of Africa and the Red Isles in the Skull and Bones Closed Beta. (Picture: Ubisoft)

If you are hyped to start your journey on the perilous seas of Skull and Bones, then we've got you covered with countdown timers for the start and end of the game's Closed Beta below.

Countdown to the Start of Skull and Bones Closed Beta

Start of Skull and Bones Closed Beta
6 days, 17:43:34

Skull and Bones Closed Beta End Countdown

End of Skull and Bones Closed Beta
9 days, 22:43:34

Exciting, isn't it? Some players were wondering if the game would ever release, especially after it's troubling development cycle. The game was first announced in 2017 and reportedly exceeded its budget multiple times. It was delayed multiple times, but now here we are, with the Closed Beta dates and times in hand!

Learn more about the Skull and Bones Closed Beta thanks to an official trailer from Ubisoft below, and get ready for some pirating action!

So there you have it, the exact start dates/times per region for the Skull and Bones Closed Beta, complete with countdown timers and even when you can pre-load it. If anything changes, we will endeavor to update this article faster than you can raise your sails!