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Star Wars Outlaws is Getting Its 'Biggest Update Yet' Later This Month

Star Wars Outlaws will receive Title Update 1.4 on November 21, enhancing combat, stealth, and character controls based on player feedback.

New Star Wars Outlaws Director Focusing On 3 Things To Improve The Game

Ubisoft is treating Star Wars Outlaws as a live service game with continual updates and improvements under new Creative Director Drew Rechner.

Star Wars Outlaws: 3 Areas Ubisoft Is Trying To Improve After Slow Start

Ubisoft is committed to improving Star Wars Outlaws despite initial lower-than-expected sales, focusing on player feedback.

Big Star Wars Outlaws patch fixes a long list of launch issues

Ubisoft's update for Star Wars Outlaws improves stealth and speeder mechanics, addressing player complaints and bugs as part of a larger improvement roadmap.

Star Wars Outlaws Reveals Roadmap To Get The Massive Open-World Game Back On Track

Star Wars Outlaws is immersive yet flawed, with Ubisoft preparing substantial updates to enhance gameplay and bolster its market presence.

Ubisoft in turmoil as it delays Assassin's Creed: Shadows, abandons the current season pass model and announces that it's coming back to Steam

Ubisoft delays Assassin's Creed: Shadows to February 14, 2025, reflecting a broader struggle and response to previous game performance issues.

Star Wars Outlaws is Getting Its 'Biggest Update Yet' Later This Month

Star Wars Outlaws will receive Title Update 1.4 on November 21, enhancing combat, stealth, and character controls based on player feedback.

New Star Wars Outlaws Director Focusing On 3 Things To Improve The Game

Ubisoft is treating Star Wars Outlaws as a live service game with continual updates and improvements under new Creative Director Drew Rechner.

Star Wars Outlaws: 3 Areas Ubisoft Is Trying To Improve After Slow Start

Ubisoft is committed to improving Star Wars Outlaws despite initial lower-than-expected sales, focusing on player feedback.

Big Star Wars Outlaws patch fixes a long list of launch issues

Ubisoft's update for Star Wars Outlaws improves stealth and speeder mechanics, addressing player complaints and bugs as part of a larger improvement roadmap.

Star Wars Outlaws Reveals Roadmap To Get The Massive Open-World Game Back On Track

Star Wars Outlaws is immersive yet flawed, with Ubisoft preparing substantial updates to enhance gameplay and bolster its market presence.

Ubisoft in turmoil as it delays Assassin's Creed: Shadows, abandons the current season pass model and announces that it's coming back to Steam

Ubisoft delays Assassin's Creed: Shadows to February 14, 2025, reflecting a broader struggle and response to previous game performance issues.
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Good news, the five saddest people on Earth: one player was reportedly insta-winning every match in Ubisoft's NFT RPG, until a ban, a fix, and then a kinda awkward unban

The launch of Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles faced major matchmaking issues that made gameplay frustrating for users.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story

Ubisoft plans to reintegrate the modern storyline in Assassin's Creed, focusing on the connection between past and present.

Ubisoft might be having a bad patch, but hey, it's got a new NFT game

Ubisoft's new NFT game, Champions Tactics, faces criticism and skepticism amid recent controversies and delayed major titles.

What The Hell Is Going On With Ubisoft? | Spot On

Ubisoft disbanded the successful Prince of Persia team despite positive reviews, hinting uncertain future for the franchise.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Gets a $50 Price Cut

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025 and cut the Collector's Edition price by $50 to adjust for canceled features.

Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Coming to Steam Later This Month

Assassin's Creed Mirage will be launched on Steam this October, marking a shift in Ubisoft's release strategy for PC games.

Far Cry 3 And Assassin's Creed Board Games Massively Discounted For Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon is offering significant discounts on popular Ubisoft board games for Prime members, but stock is limited.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Introduce A New Direction For Its Modern-Day Story

Ubisoft plans to reintegrate the modern storyline in Assassin's Creed, focusing on the connection between past and present.

Ubisoft might be having a bad patch, but hey, it's got a new NFT game

Ubisoft's new NFT game, Champions Tactics, faces criticism and skepticism amid recent controversies and delayed major titles.

What The Hell Is Going On With Ubisoft? | Spot On

Ubisoft disbanded the successful Prince of Persia team despite positive reviews, hinting uncertain future for the franchise.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Gets a $50 Price Cut

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025 and cut the Collector's Edition price by $50 to adjust for canceled features.

Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Coming to Steam Later This Month

Assassin's Creed Mirage will be launched on Steam this October, marking a shift in Ubisoft's release strategy for PC games.

Far Cry 3 And Assassin's Creed Board Games Massively Discounted For Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon is offering significant discounts on popular Ubisoft board games for Prime members, but stock is limited.
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Ubisoft's New Tactical RPG Resurrects a Fad No One Wanted the First Time

Ubisoft's release of an NFT game highlights a persistent interest in NFTs despite their decline and widespread criticism.
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles combines generic gameplay with a reliance on NFTs, targeting a niche audience.

Ubisoft dumps its NFT game on the market to little fanfare

Ubisoft's new game merges traditional strategy with NFT elements, reflecting a controversial trend in gaming.
Champions Tactics includes high price tags for characters, raising eyebrows about NFT monetization strategies.

Ubisoft stealth released an NFT game absolutely no one needs

Ubisoft's new tactical RPG requires players to purchase NFTs for competitive gameplay, despite NFT popularity declining.
The launch of Ubisoft Quartz has faced criticism and minimal sales since its inception.

Ubisoft Releases Its First Crypto Game With One NFT That Currently Costs $63K

Ubisoft enters the blockchain gaming space with 'Champions Tactics', featuring NFT figurines and a speculative marketplace.

What The Hell Is Going On With Ubisoft? | Spot On

Ubisoft is struggling with project management and strategy, creating uncertainty around their popular game franchises.

Ubisoft's NLF Game Remixes Fantasy Football, And You Can Sign Up For The Closed Beta

NFL Primetime Fantasy's closed beta has launched on Android, allowing players a preview of the gameplay before the full release.

Ubisoft's New Tactical RPG Resurrects a Fad No One Wanted the First Time

Ubisoft's release of an NFT game highlights a persistent interest in NFTs despite their decline and widespread criticism.
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles combines generic gameplay with a reliance on NFTs, targeting a niche audience.

Ubisoft dumps its NFT game on the market to little fanfare

Ubisoft's new game merges traditional strategy with NFT elements, reflecting a controversial trend in gaming.
Champions Tactics includes high price tags for characters, raising eyebrows about NFT monetization strategies.

Ubisoft stealth released an NFT game absolutely no one needs

Ubisoft's new tactical RPG requires players to purchase NFTs for competitive gameplay, despite NFT popularity declining.
The launch of Ubisoft Quartz has faced criticism and minimal sales since its inception.

Ubisoft Releases Its First Crypto Game With One NFT That Currently Costs $63K

Ubisoft enters the blockchain gaming space with 'Champions Tactics', featuring NFT figurines and a speculative marketplace.

What The Hell Is Going On With Ubisoft? | Spot On

Ubisoft is struggling with project management and strategy, creating uncertainty around their popular game franchises.

Ubisoft's NLF Game Remixes Fantasy Football, And You Can Sign Up For The Closed Beta

NFL Primetime Fantasy's closed beta has launched on Android, allowing players a preview of the gameplay before the full release.
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Why did Ubisoft send Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown out to die?

Ubisoft's decision to disperse the development team of the acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown raises concerns about marketing and team cohesion.

Ubisoft announces new Raman game is "in early stages" of development, with creator Michel Ancel returning to consult

Ubisoft is considering a new Rayman game with Michel Ancel on board as a consultant.

Ubisoft Cancels Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access

Assassin's Creed Shadows release delayed to early 2025, with canceled early access and reduced collector's edition pricing.

XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned

Ubisoft is committed to XDefiant's future, with plans in place for Year 2 content and ongoing improvements despite rumors of shutdown.

Ubisoft Delays Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025, Drops Season Pass

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been postponed to February 14, 2025, to enhance quality following feedback from Star Wars Outlaws' launch.

Ubisoft's Call Of Duty-Like FPS Is 'Not Dying' And Is 'Doing Well,' Says Producer

XDefiant's executive producer asserts the game is not dying, countering previous reports of dwindling player numbers and lack of support.

Why did Ubisoft send Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown out to die?

Ubisoft's decision to disperse the development team of the acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown raises concerns about marketing and team cohesion.

Ubisoft announces new Raman game is "in early stages" of development, with creator Michel Ancel returning to consult

Ubisoft is considering a new Rayman game with Michel Ancel on board as a consultant.

Ubisoft Cancels Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access

Assassin's Creed Shadows release delayed to early 2025, with canceled early access and reduced collector's edition pricing.

XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned

Ubisoft is committed to XDefiant's future, with plans in place for Year 2 content and ongoing improvements despite rumors of shutdown.

Ubisoft Delays Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025, Drops Season Pass

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been postponed to February 14, 2025, to enhance quality following feedback from Star Wars Outlaws' launch.

Ubisoft's Call Of Duty-Like FPS Is 'Not Dying' And Is 'Doing Well,' Says Producer

XDefiant's executive producer asserts the game is not dying, countering previous reports of dwindling player numbers and lack of support.
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#open-world

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Exhilarating Open-World Shooter of the Decade

Ghost Recon Wildlands offers a unique take on military shooters, prioritizing cooperative gameplay and narrative depth over competitive modes and traditional mechanics.

Star Wars Outlaws review a love letter to lore, Lucas and laser guns

Nostalgia plays a significant role in enhancing the emotional experience of 'Star Wars Outlaws', connecting players to childhood memories.

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Exhilarating Open-World Shooter of the Decade

Ghost Recon Wildlands offers a unique take on military shooters, prioritizing cooperative gameplay and narrative depth over competitive modes and traditional mechanics.

Star Wars Outlaws review a love letter to lore, Lucas and laser guns

Nostalgia plays a significant role in enhancing the emotional experience of 'Star Wars Outlaws', connecting players to childhood memories.
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from RFI
2 weeks ago
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France's Ubisoft faces three day strike as unions protest over remote work decision

Unions at Ubisoft are striking over mandatory office returns and unresolved grievances, reflecting broader issues of worker rights post-pandemic.

French Ubisoft staff strike over RTO mandate amid slumping sales

Ubisoft employees are striking over demands for home working and pay amid poor sales and significant share price drops.
The recent management directive on in-office work has led to increased discontent among workers.

Ubisoft Workers In France Urged To Strike Over Return-To-Office Mandate

Ubisoft employees plan a strike from October 15-17 in response to a new office attendance policy amid concerns for job security and work-life balance.

France's Ubisoft faces three day strike as unions protest over remote work decision

Unions at Ubisoft are striking over mandatory office returns and unresolved grievances, reflecting broader issues of worker rights post-pandemic.

French Ubisoft staff strike over RTO mandate amid slumping sales

Ubisoft employees are striking over demands for home working and pay amid poor sales and significant share price drops.
The recent management directive on in-office work has led to increased discontent among workers.

Ubisoft Workers In France Urged To Strike Over Return-To-Office Mandate

Ubisoft employees plan a strike from October 15-17 in response to a new office attendance policy amid concerns for job security and work-life balance.
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#video-games

Ubisoft staff in France strike over home working

Ubisoft employees are striking over pay and work-from-home policies amid declining company performance and management's insistence on returning to office work.

Ubisoft Staff In France Strike Over Home Working

Ubisoft workers are striking over return-to-office policies and pay disputes amid poor sales and a drop in share price.

What in the world is going on at Ubisoft?

Ubisoft is facing increased speculation of a buyout as it contemplates taking the company private amid recent financial struggles.

Ubisoft Owner Guillemot Family, Tencent Considering Potential Buyout of Studio

Tencent and Guillemot family explore options, including a buyout, to stabilize Ubisoft after significant market value loss this year.

Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout

Ubisoft shares surged over 30% amid buyout discussions with Tencent and the Guillemot family, aimed at stabilizing the company after significant market losses.

Star Wars: Outlaws has sold a million copies in its first month

Star Wars: Outlaws' low sales indicate a diminished interest in the franchise despite its famous name.

Ubisoft staff in France strike over home working

Ubisoft employees are striking over pay and work-from-home policies amid declining company performance and management's insistence on returning to office work.

Ubisoft Staff In France Strike Over Home Working

Ubisoft workers are striking over return-to-office policies and pay disputes amid poor sales and a drop in share price.

What in the world is going on at Ubisoft?

Ubisoft is facing increased speculation of a buyout as it contemplates taking the company private amid recent financial struggles.

Ubisoft Owner Guillemot Family, Tencent Considering Potential Buyout of Studio

Tencent and Guillemot family explore options, including a buyout, to stabilize Ubisoft after significant market value loss this year.

Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout

Ubisoft shares surged over 30% amid buyout discussions with Tencent and the Guillemot family, aimed at stabilizing the company after significant market losses.

Star Wars: Outlaws has sold a million copies in its first month

Star Wars: Outlaws' low sales indicate a diminished interest in the franchise despite its famous name.
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Three Call of Duty games arrive on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members on October 25.
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Tencent is reportedly considering buying Ubisoft: here's why (and it's a crying shame)

Ubisoft is considering going private under Tencent to escape stock struggles, highlighting broader gaming industry tensions and the consequences of recent acquisitions.

Ubisoft Is Reportedly Considering A Major Change To Its Structure

Ubisoft and Tencent explore options to stabilize business, including potential privatization discussions amidst stock market challenges.

Tencent is reportedly considering buying Ubisoft: here's why (and it's a crying shame)

Ubisoft is considering going private under Tencent to escape stock struggles, highlighting broader gaming industry tensions and the consequences of recent acquisitions.

Ubisoft Is Reportedly Considering A Major Change To Its Structure

Ubisoft and Tencent explore options to stabilize business, including potential privatization discussions amidst stock market challenges.
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from GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Ubisoft Developers Pushed For Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay - Report

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to allow more time for development and historical accuracy improvements.

Report: Ubisoft's Once-Popular FPS Is Running Out Of Time

Ubisoft's XDefiant has until Season 3 to increase its player count or risk losing post-launch support.

Ubisoft Developers Pushed For Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay - Report

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to allow more time for development and historical accuracy improvements.

Report: Ubisoft's Once-Popular FPS Is Running Out Of Time

Ubisoft's XDefiant has until Season 3 to increase its player count or risk losing post-launch support.
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1 month ago

French Ubisoft employees urged to strike over new return to office policy: 'The consequence of its decision will be the loss of our colleagues' jobs'

Ubisoft employees in France are striking against changes to remote work policies that disrupt their established work-life balance and jeopardize job security.
#watch-dogs

The Watch Dogs movie has wrapped up filming more than 10 years after it was first announced, which I'm assuming means it's a guaranteed best picture winner

Ubisoft wraps production on the Watch Dogs movie, but the franchise's relevance is questioned due to a lack of recent game releases.

Watch Dogs Movie Is Finally Done, 10+ Years After It Was Announced

The Watch Dogs movie has finished filming after years of development delays.

The Watch Dogs movie has wrapped up filming more than 10 years after it was first announced, which I'm assuming means it's a guaranteed best picture winner

Ubisoft wraps production on the Watch Dogs movie, but the franchise's relevance is questioned due to a lack of recent game releases.

Watch Dogs Movie Is Finally Done, 10+ Years After It Was Announced

The Watch Dogs movie has finished filming after years of development delays.
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After The Crew Was Rendered Unplayable, Its Sequels Will Be Preserved

Ubisoft announces offline modes for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest, ensuring long-term accessibility for players.

Ubisoft Shareholder Urges Company To Make Drastic Change Amid Sinking Stock

Ubisoft's ongoing stock decline is tied to investor dissatisfaction and calls for a strategic change.
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Star Wars Outlaws Is A Crappy Masterpiece

Ubisoft's RPG showcases immense detail and craftsmanship, yet suffers from frustrating gameplay mechanics that highlight a dissonance in player experience.

I'm fascinated by how they made Nix in Star Wars Outlaws

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws showcases Nix, an innovative axolotl-like companion created using motion capture puppetry to enhance player engagement.

Star Wars Outlaws Is A Crappy Masterpiece

Ubisoft's RPG showcases immense detail and craftsmanship, yet suffers from frustrating gameplay mechanics that highlight a dissonance in player experience.

I'm fascinated by how they made Nix in Star Wars Outlaws

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws showcases Nix, an innovative axolotl-like companion created using motion capture puppetry to enhance player engagement.
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Skull And Bones, As Told By Steam Reviews

Skull and Bones received mixed reviews for lacking substance despite its 'AAAA' designation, though some players still enjoy it.
The game has potential for improvement despite ongoing criticisms.

13 tips before starting Star Wars Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws offers a vast open-world experience across five planets, but emphasizes stealth over combat.
Players initially lack a map, which is unlocked as they progress through the story.
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