Skull and Bones is emerging from development hell this month, and players eager to finally live their pirate fantasy will get a chance to play early in an open beta this weekend. The open beta will run from February 8 to 11, 2024, and it’s completely free for anyone to join, as no purchase or pre-order of the game is required. Players on PC (via Ubisoft Connect or Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 will be able to participate in the open beta. The game will have full crossplay and cross-progression during the open beta period, and any progress made this weekend will carry over into the full game, if you purchase it. Read on for everything you need to know about the Skull and Bones Open Beta start times and how to preload. The Skull and Bones Open Beta will start simultaneously across all regions and platforms, and you can check the exact start time in your time zone from the list below. PST (US Pacific Time): 6 p.m. on February 7 EST (US Eastern Time): 9 p.m. on February 7 GMT (UK Tim