Ubisoft News Articles
Wednesday15th Jan 2025
News Guillemot Family And Tencent May Move Select Ubisoft Assets To New Venture
Is Ubisoft in the endgame..?
A new report from Bloomberg reveals that the Guillemot family and Tencent may currently be in talks to move select Ubisoft assets over to a brand-new venture (thanks, VGC). Following a lengthy period in which Ubisoft has struggled in the midst of a rapidly declining share price, the move is supposedl
Wednesday11th Dec 2024
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
Monday9th Dec 2024
News Michel Ancel Says Beyond Good & Evil 2 Development Issues Due To "Problems Between Managers"
"I have my share of responsibility"
Former Ubisoft designer and creator of Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil Michel Ancel has lifted the lid on part of Beyond Good & Evil 2's troubled development. In an interview with French outlet Superpouvoir (via
Friday6th Dec 2024
News Ubisoft Reportedly Discussing Buyout Options As Talks Of Going Private Continue
Following yet another wave of staff layoffs
Back in October, it was rumoured that Ubisoft was considering going private after a rough year of releases. Two months on and it appears that the negotiations are still ongoing, with Ubisoft and Tencent apparently engaged in talks about buyout terms. That is according to the latest report from Reuters,...
Wednesday4th Dec 2024
News Ubisoft Closes Two Studios And Will Reportedly Lay Off Hundreds Of Employees
The new free-to-play shooter 'XDefiant' has also been axed
It's been a tough year for the games industry with multiple studio closures and layoffs, and now as we enter December, Ubisoft continues the trend. As highlighted by Game File reporter Stephen Totilo, Ubisoft is shutting down its San Francisco production studio and Osaka, Japan office. It...
Wednesday27th Nov 2024
Rumour Ubisoft May Be Working On An Animal Crossing Competitor
But with voxel-based visuals
Given the sheer magnitude of Animal Crossing's popularity (New Horizons is currently sitting pretty at 46.45 million units sold on Switch), it's no surprise that other companies will want to take a peek at Nintendo's homework and conjure up something similar. The latest effort is seemingly cooking away within the walls...
Friday15th Nov 2024
News Splinter Cell Movie Is Reportedly Dead, Producer Admits Team "Just Couldn't Get It Right"
"That's one of the ones that got away"
It has been a long time since we heard any news about Ubisoft's Splinter Cell movie — so long, in fact, that it may come as no surprise to hear that the entire project has reportedly been cancelled (thanks for the heads up, Eurogamer). That is according to one of the producers formally attached to the...
Tuesday5th Nov 2024
News Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Confirms Involvement With New Ubisoft Project
And hopes 'The Lost Crown' team can reform for a sequel
After Ubisoft confirmed Michel Ancel would be a consultant on its new Rayman project last month, the creator of the series has now acknowledged this in a post on Instagram. He mentioned how he's "very happy to have been consulted" and confirmed it's a "real pleasure" to know Rayman and his...
Thursday24th Oct 2024
Rumour A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
Update: Ubisoft confirms "exploration phase" of brand
Update [24th Oct, 2024 09:20 BST]: Ubisoft has confirmed to Kotaku that the Montpellier and Milan studios have begun an "exploration phase" of the Rayman brand following rumours of a remake project. In a brief statement, the company said the following: "We are pleased to confirm Ubisoft...
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Disbanded By Ubisoft
Update: Ubisoft confirms members have "shifted to other projects"
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 13:00 BST]: Ubisoft has confirmed that most of the team that worked on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have indeed been moved onto other projects internally, and that the game is at the end of its post-launch roadmap. In a statement provided to our sister...
Friday4th Oct 2024
News Ubisoft's Disastrous 2024 May Lead To The Company Going Private
It lost half of its market value this year alone
Tencent and the Guillemot family are reportedly considering taking Ubisoft private as part of efforts to stabilise the company amid a tumultuous 2024. Acording to Bloomberg, both parties have reportedly been speaking with advisors on how best to bolster Ubisoft's value after multiple gaffs ov
News Mario + Rabbids Director Davide Soliani Launches New Studio, Working On Original IP
With the help of former Red Dead Redemption lead designer
Back in July, the Mario + Rabbids creative director Davide Soliani announced he would leave Ubisoft after 25 years, with 11 of those years dedicated to his Nintendo-exclusive series. Now, in an update, it’s been announced he’ll be opening a brand new studio called Day 4 Night alongside...
Monday23rd Sep 2024
Random Horror Master John Carpenter Heaps Praise On Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
When Carpenter speaks, we listen
Ubisoft, it's safe to say, hasn't had the best year. At the time of writing, the company's share price is sitting at a pretty dire €12.07 following middling reviews and poor commercial performance for Star Wars Outlaws; a game that is arguably Ubisoft's most important 2024 release following the upcoming Assassin's...
Saturday21st Sep 2024
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Switch Story DLC Delayed In "Certain Countries"
"Due to a last-minute issue"
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC rolled out on the Switch eShop this week, but it seems there's been a minor delay in select locations. In a message on social media, Ubisoft mentioned how the Mask of Darkness would now be available in Europe, New Zealand and Australia next week on 25th September 2024. Here's the...
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Ubisoft Shares New Details On Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown's Upcoming Story DLC
Return to Mount Qaf this month
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is gearing up for its first paid story DLC, 'Mask of Darkness,' which lands in the meaty metroidvania on 17th September. Ahead of its launch, Ubisoft has shared the four biggest things we need to know about the upcoming expansion in a new blog post, so we can ensure Sargon is in tip-top...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2024
News Mario + Rabbids Producer Leaves Ubisoft Milan After "16 Incredible Years"
Following the creative director's exit in July
It seems to be the end of an era for Mario + Rabbids, with producer Cristina Nava announcing her departure from Ubisoft Milan. This follows the exit of the series creative director David Soliani, who announced in July he would "embark on a new adventure'. Nava spent "16 incredible years" at Ubisoft and...
Friday9th Aug 2024
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Is Unmasked Next Month
Mask of Darkness launches in September
The excellent Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown blew us away back when it launched in January, and Ubisoft has been providing fans with free updates since its release. But now, Sargon will be embarking on a new story chapter when the first piece of DLC lands on 17th September 2024. Titled Mask of...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
News Mario + Rabbids Director Davide Soliani Leaves Ubisoft After 25 Years
"Thanks a lot for everything, truly"
Davide Soliani, the creative director for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and its sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, has announced he has left Ubisoft after 25 years. Posted on social media, the announcement states "After 25 years, 11 of which beautifully spent working with Nintendo on Mario+Rabbids along...
Monday8th Jul 2024
News "A Mixed Result" - Digital Foundry Gives Its Tech Verdict For Beyond Good & Evil On Switch
Texture and reflection downgrades
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is out now on Switch and, by and large, it's turned out to be a successful release for Ubisoft, boasting upgraded visuals from the original alongside some meaningful bonus material. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, and you should definitely check out our full...
News Play Mario + Rabbids For Free In Nintendo Switch Online's New Free Game Trial
Sparking hope for our bank balance
Update: This Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial has now been announced for Europe too. Whether you have a North American or European NSO subscription, you can play Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for free until 14th July. Hot off the back of Darkest Dungeon II, Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial...
Saturday6th Jul 2024
News Beyond Good & Evil Switch Collector's Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Following last month's eShop release
Towards the end of last month, Limited Run Games revealed Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition would be getting a physical release on 12th July 2024. It's now shared a first look at the standard edition of the game along with a special Collector's Edition. The standard edition is priced at $34.99 USD...
Friday5th Jul 2024
News Beyond Good & Evil On Switch Contains Tribute To Sequel's Creative Director
Emile Morel sadly passed away in 2023
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition launched on 25th June 2024, boasting revamped visuals and bonus content that resulted in an experience that's, in our opinion, well worth checking out. It turns out, however, that the game also includes a rather thoughtful tribute to Emile Morel, the creative...
Saturday29th Jun 2024
News Yes, Beyond Good And Evil 2 Is Still In Development
The Anniversary Edition of BG&E even has some connections
This week saw the return of Jade, Pey'j and friends in Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition and while it's well worth celebrating this special occasion, many fans are now wondering what's going on with Beyond Good and Evil 2, which was announced a lifetime ago. In an official...
Wednesday26th Jun 2024
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition
Here's what the critics think
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is now available on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and if you're interested to know if this remaster is worth your while, you might want to read on... We've gathered some of the reviews already doing the rounds online (and to let you know, we’re...
Thursday20th Jun 2024
News Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition Finally Lands On Switch Next Week
Update: Ubisoft accidentally reveals the date early
Update [Thu 20th Jun, 2024 18:55 BST]: Surprise! We're right before the start of Limited Run Games' 2024 Showcase, but Ubisoft accidentally let the news of Beyond Good & Evil's return slip early. That's right, the 20th Anniversary Edition is coming to all consoles — which also includes...
Friday14th Jun 2024
News Trophies For 'Beyond Good & Evil' May Indicate Upcoming Launch
Ubisoft confirmed '20th Anniversary Edition' in 2023
Ubisoft has been pretty quiet on the upcoming launch of Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition. However, the discovery of the game's trophies via Exophase (thanks, VGC) may indicate that its release is just around the corner. It would make sense too, right? With Nintendo confirming a...
Tuesday11th Jun 2024
News Ubisoft Is Releasing A New Monopoly Game On Switch This September
Monopoly is back!
Ubisoft has announced the famous board game Monopoly is returning to Switch in September 2024. This "new" Monopoly game will come with improved graphics and gameplay to really help "bring the tabletop experience to life". You'll be able to play with up to six players in your living room (with the ability to share a single...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At Ubisoft Forward (June 2024)
Prince of Persia, Monopoly and more!
Ubisoft Forward has now officially wrapped and it included a handful of Nintendo Switch-related game announcements. While it's not quite as big as certain other years on the Nintendo front, we still got a look at the DLC on the way to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a new Monopoly game reveal, another look at...
Monday10th Jun 2024
Random Nintendo Was Initially Hesitant About E3's Iconic Mario + Rabbids Reveal
But Miyamoto sold it on the day
If you think about iconic E3 Nintendo moments, a few announcements might pop to mind — Shigeru Miyamoto with the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, those Jim Henson puppets, the fully choreographed fight between Iwata and Reggie for Smash Bros. — but we also think of Ubisoft and the reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom...
Tuesday4th Jun 2024
News Ubisoft Toronto Joins Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time 'Remake' Project
"We're excited to rewind time"
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has bolstered its development with Ubisoft Toronto joining the project. Here's what this developer had to say in a brief message on social media: "We’re excited to rewind time and bring our studio’s creativity, expertise and updated tech to refresh this beloved classic...
