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.
➀ Ubisoft has officially confirmed the leaks of Assassin's Creed Shadows and advised players to avoid spoilers as the leaked footage does not reflect the final game.
➁ The game, delayed past the holiday season, is crucial for Ubisoft's financial recovery.
➂ Preorders are promising, tracking similarly to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, indicating potential success.
➀ Physical copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows have leaked a month before its scheduled release on March 20th.
➁ Users have shared gameplay footage and screenshots online, with listings appearing on Facebook Marketplace and Mercari.
➂ Ubisoft has issued copyright strikes against leaked footage, but the risk of widespread spoilers remains.
➀ Ubisoft's revenue dropped by 31.4% year-on-year for the nine months ending December 31, 2024.
➁ Despite the financial struggles, the company is optimistic about the release of Assassin's Creed: Shadows, with strong pre-sales.
➂ Ubisoft plans to exceed cost reduction targets by the end of fiscal year 25 through restructuring and layoffs.
➀ Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is set for a March 20 release, featuring ray-traced visuals and running on the Anvil engine.
➁ The game supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, with detailed PC specs revealing varying requirements for different ray tracing modes.
➂ High-end GPUs are needed for optimal performance, and the game will not support the Steam Deck at launch.
➀ Ubisoft is closing its Leamington studio, impacting 185 employees, as part of a broader strategy to prioritize projects and reduce costs.
➁ The closure is expected to save the company $206 million USD.
➂ This move aligns with ongoing restructuring efforts and potential buyout talks with Tencent, which holds a 10% stake in Ubisoft.
➀ Ubisoft announces a new DLC expansion titled 'Claws of Awaji' for Assassin's Creed Shadows, set to release in 2025.
➁ The announcement follows criticism over Ubisoft's pricing strategy for the game, initially offering only one pre-order bonus quest.
➂ Ubisoft also unveiled the Animus Hub, a Call of Duty-style launcher accompanying Assassin's Creed Shadows.
➀ Ubisoft introduces the Animus Hub, a new Call of Duty-style launcher for all Assassin's Creed games.
➁ The Animus Hub will serve as a centralized platform for accessing all the latest Assassin's Creed titles.
➂ Players need to own the individual games to access them through the Animus Hub, and the hub will be integrated into the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows game.
➀ Assassin's Creed Shadows faced criticism over design, pricing, and animations before its release in March 2025.
➁ The game was delayed multiple times due to backlash and accusations of bot usage for positive promotion.
➂ Leaked screenshots and a preview by GamingTrends highlight a balance between RPG and stealth elements.
