If you’ve pre-ordered Skull and Bones‘ premium edition, you not only got three days early access, extra missions, and a digital artbook, but also something called a Smuggler Pass Token.
The Smuggler Pass Token is an item you can use to purchase one of Skull and Bones‘ premium battle passes. It unlocks a premium battle pass and additional content. It is not limited to the first battle pass, so you can save it for a later one if the contents of the first one don’t appeal to you.
Details on how Skull and Bones‘ battle passes will work are unclear at the moment. It is expected that there will be free battle passes available to all players, as well as paid passes that come with extra content. Ubisoft has not provided any information about Skull and Bones‘ monetization or the possibility of acquiring Smuggler Pass Tokens in-game.
Skull and Bones has promised at least four content updates and aims to deliver in the long run. However, the game's success could be jeopardized if too many players abandon it. To encourage player retention, it is crucial that new content can be earned through gameplay. If Smuggler Pass Tokens are too expensive to buy or too time-consuming to earn, players may choose to quit the game rather than invest more money.
The Smuggler Pass Token in Skull and Bones is a valuable item that allows players to purchase premium battle passes and unlock additional content. While the details of the game's monetization and battle pass system are still unclear, it is important for Ubisoft to prioritize player retention by ensuring that new content can be earned through gameplay. By doing so, Skull and Bones can maintain a dedicated player base and deliver on its long-term promises.
