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.
Recent #Ubisoft news in the semiconductor industry
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 has announced pre-loading details for Assassin's Creed Shadows ahead of its March 20th launch. Pre-orders can start pre-loading on March 4th for Xbox, March 17th for PC, and March 18th for PS5. The game unlocks early on Ubisoft Connect at 10PM GMT on March 19th, while Steam users will have to wait until 4AM GMT on March 20th. Console users will unlock the game at midnight local time. ➁ The game's release has been met with mixed reactions, with some negative pre-launch discussions. ➂ Despite the negativity, the game has the potential to perform well and could help Ubisoft maintain its position.
➀ The pre-orders for Assassin's Creed Shadows are reported to be 'solid' by Ubisoft; ➁ The game has faced several delays and controversies; ➃ Ubisoft is placing a significant bet on the success of the game.
➀ Ubisoft has announced another delay for Assassin's Creed Shadows, pushing the release from February to March 2025; ➁ The delay is to allow the development team more time to incorporate feedback from recent playtests; ➂ The company is focusing on quality and avoiding negative headlines after several high-profile flops.
➀ Microsoft temporarily halts the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with select Ubisoft games; ➁ The issue is causing frequent freezing and black screen glitches in modern Assassin's Creed, Star Wars, and Avatar titles; ➂ Users are advised to avoid manual updates and wait for a fix from Microsoft and Ubisoft.
➀ Star Wars Outlaws has been criticized for its forced-stealth missions; ➁ Ubisoft is removing all instances of 'forced stealth' from the game; ➂ The update aims to give players more choice in gameplay.
➀ Ubisoft announced that the Animus Hub, previously known as Assassin's Creed Infinity, will be a completely free service without any paid subscriptions or battle passes. ➁ The hub will provide players with regular content and missions at no extra cost. ➂ The team promises more details closer to the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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.
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