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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced debuts in Top 5 for PC and console revenue in July | Newzoo Charts

GamesIndustry.biz reports that remakes and rereleases powered July revenue, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced landing No. 2 on PC and No. 4 on console. Newzoo says the result shows …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Ubisoft expects "superior financial performance" from Black Flag remake, but won't increase guidance due to "strong competitive lineup"

Ubisoft says Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced should outperform a full-price release because remakes reuse assets and cut marketing spend. The company still isn’t lifting Q2 guidance, pointing to a …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Ubisoft Q1 net bookings down 9.2%, attributes drop to "high comparison base" from same period last year

Ubisoft’s Q1 net bookings fell 9.2% year over year to €255.8 million, with management blaming a tough comparison against last year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows launch window. Mobile title Invincible: Guarding …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced crosses 2 million in sales as studio strikes over proposed layoffs

Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced topped 2 million sales in its first 24 hours, a strong launch by any metric. The win lands at the same time Ubisoft …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
Layoffs begin at Ubisoft Barcelona following Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launch

Ubisoft Barcelona has begun laying off 51 employees after the launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The studio is being narrowed to Rainbow Six work only, despite staff proposals …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 1 week ago
Ubisoft closing studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade and cutting publishing roles worldwide, 380 jobs at risk

Ubisoft is cutting again, with 380 roles at risk across studio closures in Winnipeg and Belgrade plus publishing layoffs worldwide. For devs, the notable part is the shift toward narrowing …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 1 week ago
"It has done something useful for the world": how Ubisoft uses its games to create content for museums and TV

Ubisoft is turning its historically researched game assets into museum exhibits, documentaries, and educational apps, and the approach is apparently paying off in engagement. Discovery Tour content from Assassin’s Creed …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Benoit Richer, Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe game director, leaves Ubisoft

Benoit Richer has exited Ubisoft after leading Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, and he’s now co-founding Servo Games in Quebec. For Hexe, that’s another senior leadership change on a project already …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Clint Hocking, Creative Director of the next Assassin's Creed, leaves Ubisoft following restructure

Clint Hocking's departure from Ubisoft marks a significant shift for the development of Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe. This change could impact the creative direction of the project, especially as it …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Ubisoft announces new Assassin's Creed leadership team

Ubisoft's restructuring of the Assassin's Creed leadership team signals a shift in creative direction. This change could impact various roles, particularly designers and producers, as new visions are implemented. Developers …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Ubisoft picks series veterans for new Assassin's Creed leadership team

Ubisoft has appointed seasoned veterans to lead the Assassin's Creed franchise, signaling a strategic shift in its development approach. With Martin Schelling as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Ubisoft Q3 net bookings rise 12% to €338m, primarily driven by Assassin's Creed franchise

Ubisoft's Q3 net bookings surged by 12% to €338 million, largely fueled by the success of the Assassin's Creed franchise. This growth reflects a strong performance in a competitive market, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 1 week ago
Ubisoft allegedly stops production on Assassin's Creed multiplayer

Ubisoft's decision to halt production on the multiplayer Assassin's Creed title raises concerns for designers and programmers alike. This move could signal a shift in focus for the franchise, impacting …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Former Assassin's Creed boss sues Ubisoft over alleged 'disguised dismissal'

Marc-Alexis Cote, former head of Assassin's Creed, is suing Ubisoft for $1.3 million, claiming a 'disguised dismissal.' This case raises significant questions about employment practices in the gaming industry, particularly …

News Game Developer · 8 months ago