Fix: Skull and Bones Not Launching on Ubisoft Connect Due to Epic Games Service Error
Excitement is building as the highly anticipated pirate RPG, Skull and Bones, enters open beta across multiple platforms. However, PC users who grabbed the beta from the Epic Game Store may have encountered a frustrating issue when trying to launch the game using the desktop icon or via Epic Games.
What's Causing the Issue?
The problem arises when the game tries to launch through Ubisoft Connect, which is required for Epic Games Store users. Instead of the game loading, players are greeted with an error message: An Epic Games Service is Unavailable at the Moment. This error has been a recurring issue for some time, affecting various Ubisoft titles, including Skull and Bones.
The An Epic Games Service is Unavailable at the Moment Ubisoft Connect error occurs when there's a communication issue between Ubisoft Connect and Epic Games, or when the game's servers are down.
How to Fix the Epic Games Service Error on Ubisoft Connect
Fortunately, there's a simple workaround to resolve the issue. Follow these steps:
Close the Epic Games launcher and ensure that the Ubisoft Connect window is fully closed.
Open the Ubisoft Connect app and log in using your Ubisoft credentials.
Click on the Games section and locate the Skull and Bones Open Beta.
Click on the Open Beta and then click Play to launch the game.
By launching the game directly through Ubisoft Connect, you should be able to bypass the error and start playing Skull and Bones. Note that this method will need to be repeated every time you want to play the game, as the issue may persist until the full game is released.
Related Issues and Fixes
If you're experiencing other issues with Skull and Bones, such as lag or low FPS, check out our guide on How to Fix Lag & Increase FPS in Skull and Bones.
With this workaround, PC users should be able to overcome the Epic Games service error and enjoy the Skull and Bones Open Beta on Ubisoft Connect. We hope that this issue will be resolved by the time the full game is released later this month.