➀ Ubisoft acknowledges that Assassin's Creed Valhalla became 'messy' and 'a monster' of a game due to the accumulation of expansions and free content. ➁ The base game could take over 100 hours to complete, and up to 150 hours for 100%. ➂ Ubisoft is trying to address this issue with the latest entry in the series, Assassin's Creed Shadows, by focusing on scope and limiting bloat.
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➀ Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has surpassed 3 million players; ➁ The game was initially undervalued by Ubisoft; ➂ Sales did not meet expectations, but the player count has since surged.
➀ The Assassin's Creed series is one of Ubisoft's biggest franchises with over a dozen mainline entries and spin-offs since 2007. Despite the recent AC: Shadows, Ubisoft is preparing a major announcement.
➁ Data miner 'PlayStation Game Size' hints at an upcoming Assassin's Creed announcement on Twitter.
➂ The announcement is not related to the upcoming AC: Shadows update or a 60fps patch for an older game. Possible announcements include a Black Flag remake, AC Jade, or Project Invictus.
➃ Insiders reveal that Ubisoft has 9 different Assassin's Creed games in development.
➀ Ubisoft has reportedly cancelled plans for a Star Wars: Outlaws sequel; ➁ The sequel was in very early development stages; ➃ Star Wars: Outlaws is still set to arrive on Switch 2 in September.
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows has surpassed 5 million total players; ➁ The game launched in March after delays and content retooling; ➂ Ubisoft has promised to offer free and paid additions in the future.
➀ The Ghost Recon series is a long-standing Ubisoft franchise, with the first game released in 2001. The 2019 game, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, received mixed reviews. ➁ Ubisoft is working on a new first-person Ghost Recon game. ➂ CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed this to shareholders, stating the objective is to enhance current experiences and capitalize on upcoming releases.
➀ Ubisoft's CEO attributes the failure of Star Wars: Outlaws to the struggling Star Wars brand; ➁ The game faced criticism for bugs, basic gameplay, and a rigid stealth system; ➂ Despite some issues being resolved, the game's failure is partly attributed to Ubisoft's own shortcomings.
➀ The highly anticipated announcement of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake is approaching; ➁ Recent updates to the Black Flag Steam page suggest a major update is in the works, including features like mouse-only gameplay, adjustable difficulty, and manual save functionality; ➂ Speculation is that these features are being implemented in the remake, and the original game's Steam page is likely to be replaced once the remake is ready.
➀ Ubisoft has confirmed the release of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is planned for FY2025; ➁ The game has faced multiple delays and a reboot, with the development team now working diligently on the project; ➂ Initial reactions to the 2020 trailer were critical, but the team is hopeful for a successful release.
➀ Major publishers like Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom have confirmed their participation in Gamescom 2025; ➁ Nintendo is expected to showcase the Switch 2; ➂ Capcom may present a demo of the next Resident Evil game.
➀ The article discusses Ubisoft's lack of vision and the resulting lack of identity in their games, using Star Wars Outlaws as an example. ➁ It highlights the significant changes made to the game post-launch, which altered the original vision. ➂ The author criticizes Ubisoft's reactive approach to feedback, which can undermine the game's original intent.
➀ Ubisoft has officially announced the remake of the classic game Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, originally planned for early 2021 but delayed multiple times. ➁ The game is now set to release in the fiscal year 2025. ➂ The publisher's latest fiscal earnings report indicates that the game will be part of a strong back-catalog, alongside other titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Siege X.
➀ Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has surpassed 2 million total players; ➁ The game was not expected to sell well, but it has; ➂ The official Twitter announcement suggests the game is just warming up, possibly hinting at future developments.
➀ Ubisoft accidentally leaks the Star Wars Outlaws DLC trailer and release date; ➁ The DLC, A Pirate’s Fortune, is set to arrive on May 15th; ➂ Players will embark on a new adventure with Kay and Nix, facing off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders.
➀ Ubisoft is reportedly working on a new Battle Royale game inspired by Apex Legends; ➁ The game is codenamed 'Scout' and is heavily influenced by the characters and abilities from Apex Legends; ➂ Ubisoft aims to capitalize on the decreasing player count of Apex Legends and enter the market with another hero-based Battle Royale.
➀ Skull & Bones Year 2 is set to introduce land combat and more; ➁ Ubisoft is releasing a 12-minute video showcasing the upcoming changes; ➂ The game will receive new gameplay mechanics, content, and updates throughout 2025.
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows has surpassed 3 million players in less than a week since its launch; ➁ The game achieved the second-highest day-one sales revenue in the Assassin's Creed franchise history; ➂ It marked the biggest Ubisoft day-one sales on the PlayStation Digital Store.
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows has achieved the second-largest launch in the series' history, behind 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla. ➁ It has the biggest launch of the year in physical game sales in the UK, surpassing other titles. ➂ The game has set records on the PlayStation digital store and is the most wishlisted game in Ubisoft's history. ➃ It also performed well on PC, with a significant player base coming from Steam.
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows has received mixed reviews, with a Metacritic score of 82 and an OpenCritic rating of 81; ➁ Early reviews suggest it is a mixed bag, with some calling it one of the best RPG entries in the series, while others find it repetitive and boring; ➂ The game's reception among fans of the series is mixed, with those who have avoided the series unlikely to be swayed by this title.
➀ Ubisoft is reportedly planning a new business venture with multiple entities, including Tencent, to manage major IPs like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and FarCry.
➁ The new business is expected to be owned by multiple entities and is designed to manage Ubisoft's biggest IPs.
➂ The report suggests that if the business is successful, it could be worth more than Ubisoft itself.
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