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CNBC
15-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft plunges 18% as outlook fails to impress
Shares of Ubisoft sank 18% on Thursday after the French video game firm reported full-year earnings that disappointed investors. Ubisoft reported a 20.5% drop in net bookings for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, as a strong performance of the company's latest "Assassin's Creed" game did little to boost its full-year sales. "Assassin's Creed: Shadows" was released in March following two consecutive delays. Ubisoft cited "lower than expected partnerships" for the decline in net bookings, which totalled 1.85 billion euros ($2.1 billion). The company also reported an operating loss of 15.1 million euros for the year. The game maker's full-year 2025-26 outlook also failed to impress. The firm said it sees net bookings for the current fiscal year being "stable" year-on-year and that it expects to break even on a non-IFRS operating income basis. Ubisoft shares were down 18.3% as of 5:57 a.m. ET, at a price of 9.56 euros. The stock fell by as much as 19% earlier in the session. The company's shares have lost almost 60% of their value in the past 12 months, as the firm faced financial struggles, development hurdles, and underperformance of some of its key titles. In March, Ubisoft revealed plans to form a new gaming subsidiary part-owned by Chinese technology giant Tencent. The new unit will be responsible for developing and publishing its top game franchises including "Assassin's Creed," "Far Cry," and "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six." Tencent will invest 1.16 billion euros into the subsidiary, giving it a 25% stake. Ubisoft will retain majority ownership and earn royalties on sales related to its key franchises. The game maker said Wednesday that it expects the deal to conclude by the end of 2025.
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Assassin's Creed Shadows reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Details
Assassin's Creed: Shadows, after having its success on Steam, is now reportedly coming to Nintendo Switch 2. According to a report by 9To5Toys, a recently spotted PEGI rating hints at an imminent launch. Several games are already lined up for the Switch 2, starting from its release on June 5 and continuing through the year. After Ubisoft's recent announcement of its new Star Wars game suggests that the next Assassin's Creed instalment may also be part of the Switch 2 line-up soon. Assassin's Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2: What do we know? Before Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 in January and later hosted a Direct event in early April, there were already several reliable reports and rumours hinting that the new console would be powerful enough to support major games from the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Some of these reports also claimed that a number of those big titles would eventually be released on the Switch 2. While the original Switch did get a few high-profile third-party games, it now seems the Switch 2 could see even more major AAA ports from other platforms. Earlier rumours mentioned that games like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, GTA VI, Call of Duty, Fallout 4, and Metaphor: ReFantazio might make their way to Nintendo's next-gen system. Though none of these titles have been officially confirmed for Switch 2 yet, many of the same sources had also hinted that Ubisoft would be among the early publishers to bring games to the platform. Last week, Ubisoft announced that Star Wars Outlaws will be released for the Switch 2 on September 4, 2025, ahead of Star Wars Day celebrations in May. More recently, a PEGI rating was spotted for Assassin's Creed: Shadows, listing it for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and, notably, Nintendo Switch 2, with an age rating of 18+. It seems that Assassin's Creed: Shadows launch on Switch 2 may follow that of Star Wars Outlaws.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Assassin's Creed Shadows Uses Level Scaling, But You Can Exploit The Heck Out Of It
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an open-world RPG through and through, complete with stats to level up and progressively more powerful gear to find. As you might expect, it employs a level scaling system, where the enemies and quests you encounter get stronger as you do. That is to say, if you're level five, the enemies around you will be level five. When you reach level six, the enemies will turn into level six enemies. Easy, right? That said, Assassin's Creed Shadows level scales up, but it does not scale down. At the outset of your journey, you'll see areas around the map that are upwards of 30 levels higher than you are. Venture into these zones and you'll have a bad time. Enemies that are way above your level will be marked with a skull, and if you encounter one, you'll see a tutorial window pop up that basically says you're in over your head. In other words, if you die to an enemy that's too tough, it's your own fault. Assassin's Creed: Shadows won't let you equip gear that is higher level than you are, either. In other words, you can't immediately rush into a high level area and grab a Katana that will trivialize the first 20 hours of the game. You'll need to keep your wandering to the game's starting zones at first, and only venture elsewhere once you're well and ready for it. You'll quickly notice that the quests in the 'Objectives' tab of the menu scale as well, but it's not a hard science. For example, some quests will stay a few levels below you, or they won't go up in perfect sync with your current level. Either way, you'll have freedom over the order you tackle your objectives in. Don't feel pressured to tackle all your low level quests first. Scaling applies to rewards too, which is a pretty big deal. For example, when you're just starting out, you might notice that completing The Wounded questline will award you with a Legendary Kusarigama. This will likely appear as a level six weapon at first, but it will actually be much higher in level by the time you earn it thanks to the EXP you'll gain along the way. You can use this information to game the system so you get the biggest jumps in power from your gear. For example, if you're happy with the Katana you're currently using, and you see a Castle that awards a Legendary weapon, you could choose to hold off clearing it until you've gained a few more levels. That way, you can ensure you get a shiny new weapon that matches your current level as soon as your old weapon starts falling behind in strength. Of course, if you'd prefer to just tackle these kinds of challenges the moment you see them, Assassin's Creed Shadows has you covered too. If you do find that one perfect piece of gear that you never want to let go of, don't worry if you happened to get it at a low level. By visiting the Forge in your hideout, you can spend resources to upgrade your equipment up to your current level. If you're still looking for your Blacksmith, you can check out our guide here. Don't be like me and miss this for four hours because you weren't paying attention during the cutscenes with Creed Shadows is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ubisoft Spins Off ‘Assassin's Creed,' ‘Far Cry' and ‘Rainbow Six' With $1.25 Billion Backing From Tencent
Ubisoft announced Thursday it is spinning off three of its biggest franchises – 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Far Cry' and 'Rainbow Six' – into a new subsidiary backed by Tencent. The new division will be funded by Chinese tech company to the tune of $1.25 billion. According to Ubisoft, the new group will 'focus on building game ecosystems designed to become truly evergreen and multi-platform.' 'Today Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history,' Yves Guillemot, the co-founder and CEO, said. 'As we accelerate the company's transformation, this is a foundational step in changing Ubisoft's operating model that will enable us to be both agile and ambitious. We are focused on building strong game ecosystems designed to become evergreen, growing high-performing brands and creating new IPs powered by cutting-edge and emerging technologies. With the creation of a dedicated subsidiary that will spearhead development for three of our largest franchises and the onboarding of Tencent as a minority investor, we are crystalizing the value of our assets, strengthening our balance sheet and creating the best conditions for these franchises' long-term growth and success.' News of the new divisions comes months after speculation of Ubisoft's sale sparked after the gaming company assigned advisors to review strategic options. It also comes a week after the release of the latest entry in the 'Assassin's Creed' franchise – 'Assassin's Creed: Shadows.' The new game is set in feudal Japan and received mostly positive reviews among critics. 'We are committed to building a sharper, more focused organization — one where talented teams will take our brands to the next level, accelerate the growth of emerging franchises, and lead innovation in next-generation technologies and services, all with the goal of delivering enriching, memorable games that exceed players' expectations, and create superior value for our shareholders and other stakeholders,' Guillemot concluded. The post Ubisoft Spins Off 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Far Cry' and 'Rainbow Six' With $1.25 Billion Backing From Tencent appeared first on TheWrap. Sign in to access your portfolio
Al Bawaba
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Assassin's Creed Shadows receives mixed reviews, poor voice acting and gay romance
Published March 20th, 2025 - 06:57 GMT ALBAWABA - Ubisoft's savior or breaker, Assassin's Creed Shadows, is finally out after a series of delays and countless controversies. While several game journalism outlets are praising the game, many content creators have criticized its flaws, leading to debate and speculation on social media. Days before its release, several game journalist outlets took to social media with high reviews including IGN, VGC, Dexerto, and many more, stating that Assassin's Creed Shadows is the breath of fresh air, the franchise has needed since Oddysey for its quality of life adjustments, less bloated open world compared to Valhalla, and next-gen graphics. Impressions later, but my word Assassin's Creed: Shadows may have some of the best visuals in a recent open-world title. I'm constantly in awe, they're finally pushing the tech side of things. The following footage is captured on my PC. #UbisoftPartner — ben (@videotechuk_) March 18, 2025 On the contrary, many fans and trusted content creators on YouTube, including Gameranx, SomeOrdinaryGamers, Mortismal Gaming, and others, pointed out the game's flaws, such as a not-so-enjoyable storyline, lackluster voice acting, bugs, boring gameplay, and more. Several recommended that their fans either wait for a sale or an Xbox Game Pass release. Assassin's Creed Shadows was also targetted by the "anti-woke" crowd who blasted the game across social media for allowing players to get into gay relationships with other characters in the game. For example, a clip of Yasuke being intimate with a non-binary character has sparked debate on the internet, and the same goes for Naoe who had several clips of her shared being intimate with another woman. (Ubisoft) Several others also expressed their disapproval with Ubisoft adding microtransactions in a paid singleplayer game. A user on Valve's Steam wrote, "Microtransaction in single player game never cease to pisses me off." Further giving it a thumbs down. Other PC gamers have also reported suffering from optimization issues claiming that they can't even maintain a steady FPS despite having a well-kitted PC. Despite all the hiccups the game is facing, Assassin's Creed Shadows is currently topping the "Top Sellers" category on Steam. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
