At this point, it's hard not to get the impression that Ubisoft is intentionally antagonizing its ever-dwindling fan base with each decision it makes regarding the controversial upcoming (maybe) pirate adventure game, Skull and Bones. In their latest move, they're cutting out all consoles from a beta.

Following the recent announcement at the Ubisoft Forward event that a closed beta for Skull and Bones is scheduled to take place from August 25–28, a new report has surfaced indicating that the beta will be exclusively accessible to PC players.

First reported by Insider Gaming, players within the official Skull and Bones discord channel have disclosed that the upcoming beta will be restricted to PC players. This information has been further validated by Ubisoft's removal of the sign-up option for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players on the developer's official website page for the closed beta.

Although it's uncertain whether the exclusion of console players indicates that the console versions are stable, a developer in the discord channel mentioned that this information would be "adjusted" as their primary focus is currently on the Ubisoft Forward event.

Regardless, considering the dissatisfaction expressed by players who participated in the previous beta phase, it is likely that console players will feel more relieved than disappointed about being excluded from the closed beta.

Nevertheless, PlayStation players will feel particularly aggrieved, especially considering the chaos that unfolded earlier this year, resulting in automatic refunds for pre-orders. While these refunds were a consequence of the game's continuous delays, they served as yet another alarming sign for a game that is supposed to be the "spiritual successor" to the beloved Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

We will keep you updated as further information on the closed beta becomes available.