90% of Skull and Bones players on Xbox have already abandoned the game

Despite Ubisoft's claims of record player engagement with Skull and Bones from the start, the game failed to live up to fan expectations. Upon release, many players returned to Assassin's Creed 4 to enjoy a more engaging pirate adventure.

Despite this, Ubisoft continues to release updates as part of its live service strategy, and although Skull and Bones season two is nearing release, the latest data shows that 90% of players on Xbox have already abandoned the game.

According to data collected by True Achievements from over 2.4 million Xbox accounts, Skull & Bones' situation on the platform is getting worse than in the past tense.

The information indicates that the number of players has decreased by 90% since the initial launch. However, with the first season coming to a close and the promise of a lot of new content next season, some players may return.

Unfortunately, the report also notes that Skull and Bones has failed to increase player numbers since its release. The game seems to be on the decline from the start.

According to the data, the AAAA game is ranked 221st in terms of players on Xbox, which is far from ideal for a service game released a few months ago. While data on other platforms such as PC was not provided, few would be surprised if it was the same or worse.

As a result, Ubisoft's ambitions for live services may be in jeopardy. Recent announcements have been encouraging, but the lack of interest in this IP is noticeable.

Season 2 will be released next week and promises plenty of new content. Ubisoft has unveiled a new story trailer, but whether this can bring the liveliness back to the live service game remains to be seen.