Overview

• Ubisoft announced the creation of a new subsidiary focused on its top franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.
• Tencent is investing €1.16 billion ($1.25 billion) into the subsidiary, valuing it at €4 billion.
• The subsidiary will prioritize evergreen, multi-platform game ecosystems, expanding multiplayer, free-to-play offerings, and integrating social features.
• This move is part of Ubisoft's broader efforts to stabilize its finances, address financial challenges, and adapt to evolving player expectations.
• The announcement follows the positive reception of Assassin's Creed Shadows, released a week earlier with an average score of 82 on Metacritic.