Ubisoft Announces ‘Waves of Change’ In-Game Charity Event

Ubisoft has announced the launch of “Waves of Change,” a “Skull and Bones” in-game charity event, which running through March 31. When “Skull and Bones” players defeat in-game enemies, Ubisoft will make donations on their behalf to support the preservation of underwater ecosystems. Ubisoft’s goal is to raise €300,000 in donations by the end of the event. Released in February, “Skull and Bones” is a co-op pirate open-world action RPG that allows players to embark on a journey across the Indian Ocean to fulfill their pirate fantasy.

Ubisoft is partnering with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, to protect and restore our oceans by leading strategic, directed campaigns that achieve measurable outcomes. Oceana leverages law, science, grassroots activism, advocacy and strategic communications to contribute to policy change around the world.

For a two-week period, all players, including those currently on the free trial, will automatically join this event, facing off against Skirmishers, Headhunters and the notorious pirate lord, Philippe La Peste. Ubisoft will contribute to Oceana based on the number of defeats inflicted upon these adversaries. The daily progress toward the donation target will be monitored and displayed on a dedicated webpage, allowing players to track their contributions. Participants will also earn in-game rewards – the Pioneer set – as a token of appreciation for their involvement.

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“At Ubisoft, we believe that we can harness the power of games to raise awareness and take action on environmental issues,” says Neven Dravinski, senior producer, “Skull and Bones,” Ubisoft Singapore. “With ‘Waves of Change,’ we’re proud to give ‘Skull and Bones’ players an opportunity to support Oceana’s vital work to preserve our oceans. By bringing our community together through the fun gameplay that they know and love, we can help make a difference for a cause that our team is passionate about.”

“The oceans are in trouble because of human-caused threats like climate change, plastic pollution, overfishing and habitat destruction,” says Jon Frank, director, global corporate and celebrity partnerships, Oceana. “Thankfully, they are resilient too. Together with Ubisoft, we hope ‘Waves of Change’ inspires people to join Oceana and help us rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans.”