Ubisoft "major company reset": 6 games canceled, 7 delayed, and 2 studios closed
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Assassin's Creed publisher Ubisoft has detailed a "major reset" for the company, which will see its creative operations split into five separate divisions.
The organizational restructuring, which has been in the works for a year, is designed to help the French publisher "reclaim its creative leadership" and "drive a sharp rebound", it said on Tuesday, following a turbulent few years of disappointing launches and plummeting stock value, which recently resulted in a minority sale to Tencent.
As a result, six games have been cancelled, seven delayed, and two studios closed, the company confirmed during a media briefing attended by VGC.
Assassin's Creed publisher Ubisoft has detailed a "major reset" for the company, which will see its creative operations split into five separate divisions.
The organizational restructuring, which has been in the works for a year, is designed to help the French publisher "reclaim its creative leadership" and "drive a sharp rebound", it said on Tuesday, following a turbulent few years of disappointing launches and plummeting stock value, which recently resulted in a minority sale to Tencent.
As a result, six games have been cancelled, seven delayed, and two studios closed, the company confirmed during a media briefing attended by VGC.
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The six cancelled games did not meet Ubisoft's new 'enhanced' quality expectations, it said, including the much-delayed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, a mobile title, and four other unannounced game, including three original IPs.
In addition, Ubisoft said it's delayed seven games in order to ensure they reach quality expectations. That includes one title that was planned for release before April 2026, than will now release in before April 2027.
"Ubisoft has conducted a thorough review of its content pipeline over December and January," the company said. "This has led to the strategic decision to refocus its portfolio, reallocate resources and comprehensively revise its roadmap over the next three years.
The six cancelled games did not meet Ubisoft's new 'enhanced' quality expectations, it said, including the much-delayed Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, a mobile title, and four other unannounced game, including three original IPs.
In addition, Ubisoft said it's delayed seven games in order to ensure they reach quality expectations. That includes one title that was planned for release before April 2026, than will now release in before April 2027.
"Ubisoft has conducted a thorough review of its content pipeline over December and January," the company said. "This has led to the strategic decision to refocus its portfolio, reallocate resources and comprehensively revise its roadmap over the next three years.
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"This will support the objective to return to exceptional levels of quality on the Open-World Adventure segment and step-change the Group's position in the GaaS-native experiences segment".
Two studios were closed as part of the reset, Ubisoft said: its Halifax and Stockholm studios, which were previously announced. On a webcall listen to by VGC, the company said it would consider the sale of other assets.
(source)"This will support the objective to return to exceptional levels of quality on the Open-World Adventure segment and step-change the Group's position in the GaaS-native experiences segment".
Two studios were closed as part of the reset, Ubisoft said: its Halifax and Stockholm studios, which were previously announced. On a webcall listen to by VGC, the company said it would consider the sale of other assets.
Jason Schreier is reporting that a Black Flag remake is believed to be one of the delayed titles.
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CH1 is Vantage Studios, the subsidiary part-owned by Tencent opened last year, which will oversee Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry.
CH2, dedicated to “competitive and cooperative shooter experiences”, including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell.
CH3, which will operate a roster of “select, sharp Live experiences”, such as For Honor, The Crew, Riders Republic, Brawlhalla, and Skull & Bones.
CH4, which will focus on fantasy worlds and narrative-driven universes like Anno, Might & Magic, Rayman, Prince of Persia, and Beyond Good & Evil.
CH5, which Ubisoft says is aimed at “reclaiming [our] position in casual and family-friendly games” in brands including Just Dance, Uno, and Hasbro.
That's a good way to divide those up... and glad to see BG&E is still alive.CH1 is Vantage Studios, the subsidiary part-owned by Tencent opened last year, which will oversee Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry.
CH2, dedicated to “competitive and cooperative shooter experiences”, including The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell.
CH3, which will operate a roster of “select, sharp Live experiences”, such as For Honor, The Crew, Riders Republic, Brawlhalla, and Skull & Bones.
CH4, which will focus on fantasy worlds and narrative-driven universes like Anno, Might & Magic, Rayman, Prince of Persia, and Beyond Good & Evil.
CH5, which Ubisoft says is aimed at “reclaiming [our] position in casual and family-friendly games” in brands including Just Dance, Uno, and Hasbro.
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... and glad to see BG&E is still alive.
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A new Splinter Cell is so overdue. Some things are just so obvious it's painful that the company who owns the IP can't see what's right in front of them.
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A good read for all the Black Flag Remaster/Remake Fans.....There is some hope and good news out of it....
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake seemingly delayed to FY2027 amid Ubisoft’s push to turn the franchise into an “annual billionaire brand"
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake seemingly delayed to FY2027 amid Ubisoft’s push to turn the franchise into an “annual billionaire brand"