"Skull and Bones" by Ubisoft Sinks to the Bottom of Metacritic as 2024's Lowest-Rated Game by Players

After years of anticipation and development, Ubisoft's AAAA project "Skull and Bones" has finally been released, only to face a cold reception from the gaming community. Despite being eagerly awaited, the game has been deemed the worst of 2024 by players on Metacritic, earning it a notably low user score.

Contrary to expectations, "Skull and Bones" failed to surpass even the success of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, released back in 2013, despite its price tag of $70 for the standard edition and $100 for the premium edition. Gamers highlighted a discrepancy between price and quality, while game journalists also expressed moderate enthusiasm in their reviews.

When compared to other 2024 releases, "Skull and Bones" stands slightly better in the Metascore rankings, which are based on journalist reviews. Titles such as Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Foamstars, The Inquisitor, Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, The Outlast Trials, and Sons of the Forest showed lower ratings, despite some being available in early access since 2023 and expected to fully launch in 2024.

Spanning over 11 years of development, "Skull and Bones" aimed to offer players an exhilarating pirate adventure but encountered issues in audience reception, reflected in its current standing on Metacritic. The future of the project remains uncertain as Ubisoft seeks ways to improve the game experience in response to community feedback.