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Ubisoft Delays Major Game Releases to 2026 and Beyond

The company cites the success of Assassin's Creed Shadows as justification for extending development timelines while reporting a €159 million loss and significant cost-cutting measures.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke unlock - A close-up of Yasuke talking, wearing armour and with a rifle on his back.
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Overview

  • Ubisoft announced delays for several unannounced flagship titles to fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28 to ensure higher quality and long-term success.
  • The company reported a 20.5% decline in net bookings to €1.85 billion and a €159 million net loss for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
  • Assassin's Creed Shadows achieved the second-highest Day 1 sales revenue in franchise history and outperformed Odyssey in player engagement and spending.
  • Ubisoft has formed a Tencent-backed subsidiary to manage its Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises, with Tencent investing €1.16 billion for a 25% stake.
  • Cost-cutting efforts continue, with an additional €100 million in planned savings over the next two years following the layoff of 3,000 employees since 2022.