It appears that Ubisoft has decided to postpone several major upcoming game launches, based on recent financial reports (from Eurogamer) following the successful delay of Assassin’s Creed: Shadow.
In simpler terms, during a conference call discussing profits, Yves Guillemot (Ubisoft’s CEO) mentioned that they will postpone the release dates for their leading series, which include Assassin’s Creed, The Division, and Rainbow Six Siege, among others.
It might sound unconventional, but it appears that the extra time spent refining Assassin’s Creed Shadows has benefited the company positively in a financial report context.
Guillemot also stated:
Following an assessment of our projects, we’ve chosen to extend the development period for some of our major productions to foster optimal circumstances for their achievement and ultimate success.
It seems that these unnamed projects might be extended beyond their initial timeline. They were originally planned to be completed by the end of the fiscal year 2025-2026, but there are indications they could stretch into the fiscal years ending 2026-2027 or even 2027-2028.
Excited as a fervent admirer longing for updates about The Division 3, I find myself mentally gearing up for another nearly three-year wait before getting my hands on its sequel.
Gamers tend to focus more on the quality of the games they purchase from companies like Ubisoft, rather than the financial success of these companies.
For Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, it appears the delay has proven beneficial, leading to a trend of delayed releases among publishers. Ubisoft hasn’t disclosed specific financial figures yet, but they have confirmed that the game has amassed more than 160 million hours of playtime across all platforms.
Lately, Ubisoft has faced several challenges, including layoffs, controversy surrounding the shutdown of The Crew and its impact on the game’s lifespan, as well as debates about ownership rights of purchased games. It seems that negative headlines are becoming common in the world of Ubisoft.
I wholeheartedly support this fresh strategy! I’m quite enthusiastic about The Division series, and I can hardly wait to dive into Battle for Brooklyn. Should the sequel require additional development time to ensure its greatness, then so be it – I’d rather have an extraordinary game than a rushed one.
By the way, it was hinted in Ubisoft’s financial report that they intend to disclose further details about their collaboration with Tencent, which is expected to involve Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry franchises.
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