Ubisoft Forms New Subsidiary Backed by €1.16 Billion Tencent Investment

The new €4 billion entity will focus on expanding the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises into sustainable, multi-platform ecosystems.

Ubisoft has announced a new subsidiary dedicated to Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, with Tencent acquiring a 25% stake through a €1.16 billion investment.
The subsidiary, valued at €4 billion, will integrate Ubisoft studios in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona, and Sofia, consolidating development for the three franchises.
The new entity will focus on creating 'evergreen' ecosystems, emphasizing narrative quality, multiplayer expansion, free-to-play elements, and social features.
Ubisoft will retain full control of the subsidiary, which will operate with its own leadership team and exclusive licensing rights to the franchises' back catalogs and future titles.
This move is part of Ubisoft's broader strategy to reduce debt, stabilize its financial position, and refocus on its most profitable franchises following recent financial struggles.