Ubisoft has indeed opened a brand-new subsidiary! This group of talented individuals will continue to develop and grow its immensely successful gaming franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six. This is a historic move as Tencent is investing 1.16 billion euros to the unit. This whopping support raises the unit’s worth to 4 billion euros. The newly formed collective aims to promote the development of evergreen and multi-platform gaming environments. This approach will increase the visibility and lifespan of Ubisoft’s IPs.
Earlier this year, investment firm Ubisoft hired advisors to seek out strategic options for the company, including a possible sale. The firm hoped to raise outside capital for a new independent venture. This decision was largely driven by a desire to maximize use of its most basic intellectual assets. Tencent’s investment marks a strategic move following discussions last year about a potential take-private deal with Ubisoft’s founding Guillemot family.
Ubisoft is looking to really double down on those narrative driven solo experiences with plans to form a new subsidiary. This shift will deepen multiplayer, free-to-play and social elements into the franchise.
“Backed by greater investment and boosted creative capacities, it will drive further increases in quality of narrative solo experiences, expand multiplayer offerings with increased frequency of content release, introduce free-to-play touchpoints, and integrate more social features,” – Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the new release from gaming giant Ubisoft, has critics buzzing with excitement. This response serves to demonstrate the franchise’s timeless charm. This success firmly highlights the company’s focus on using its most advantageous intellectual assets in developing large-scale, high quality gaming ecosystems.
“It highlights the strong value of Ubisoft’s IPs, significantly reinforces its balance sheet, and enables the company to continue its efforts to become a more agile organization, unleash the full creative potential of its teams and better align its resources with the constantly evolving expectations of players,” – Ubisoft
The new subsidiary represents a significant step in Ubisoft’s strategy to innovate and adapt to the changing landscape of the gaming industry. By focusing on creating evergreen and multi-platform game ecosystems, Ubisoft aims to maintain its competitive edge and meet the dynamic demands of gamers worldwide.
“It will focus on building game ecosystems designed to become truly evergreen and multi-platform,” – Ubisoft