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.
Recent #Ubisoft news in the semiconductor industry
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 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 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 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'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.
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 Ubisoft has announced the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows again; ➁ The delay is due to further polishing and player feedback implementation; ➂ The game has faced significant criticism and has been delayed multiple times.
➀ Industry expert Joost van Dreunen predicts Ubisoft will dismantle by 2025; ➁ Ubisoft is considering partners to take the company private; ➂ The company's valuable assets, such as Rainbow Six Siege and Assassin's Creed, could be sold off.
➀ Ubisoft has decided to sunset XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person shooter, due to its unprofitability. The game is no longer available for download or new registrations, but servers will remain online until June 2025. ➁ The game failed to meet internal expectations and struggled with performance. ➃ XDefiant attracted over 15 million players but was not popular enough to turn a profit at the desired rate.
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 Two gamers are suing Ubisoft for deceiving consumers into buying The Crew without disclosing the game's servers would be shut down; ➁ The lawsuit claims Ubisoft violated California's consumer protection laws by misleading players; ➂ Ubisoft announced the shutdown of The Crew servers last year and offered refunds to recent buyers, but many gamers were unable to receive them.