Ubisoft Announces Further Delays for Games Skull & Bones and Another Unspecified Title

Delays push Skull & Bones release into early 2024, while another major game, potentially Star Wars: Outlaws, to see launch in FY2024-25 due to strong Q2 performance.

Ubisoft has delayed the release of Skull & Bones, a multiplayer pirate adventure game, to early 2024. This decision marks another setback for the game which has suffered multiple delays since its announcement.
Skull & Bones, despite having held a closed beta a few weeks ago, still does not have a precise release date. This situation has led to speculation and questions about the future of the game.
The game maker has also postponed the release of another major title to fiscal year 2024-25, citing strong Q2 financial performance that allows more flexibility in scheduling releases. The specific game was not mentioned, but it is speculated to be Star Wars: Outlaws.
The delay of Star Wars: Outlaws, if true, is to maximize its value creation as Ubisoft sees strong brand momentum and a comfortable financial position with projected growth and income without releasing the game in the current fiscal year.
Beside the game delays, Ubisoft announced that it has cut over 1,000 jobs from its headcount, including voluntary departures, layoffs, and unfulfilled vacancies, which could impact game development times.