Overview

• Ubisoft announced the creation of a new subsidiary dedicated to its flagship franchises: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.
• Tencent has invested €1.16 billion for a 25% minority stake, valuing the subsidiary at €4 billion, while Ubisoft retains exclusive control.
• The subsidiary will focus on enhancing multiplayer offerings, introducing free-to-play elements, and integrating social features to build evergreen game ecosystems.
• Development teams from studios in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona, and Sofia will be consolidated under the new entity.
• This move follows Ubisoft's financial struggles and seeks to strengthen its balance sheet while capitalizing on the recent success of 'Assassin's Creed Shadows.'