Ubisoft is a French developer studio, considered the most important in Europe.
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Ubisoft is a video game development studio, headquartered in France. It was founded on March 28, 1986 and since then it has produced game sagas that have remained in the happiest memories of players. Just Dance, The Crew, TrackMania, Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six are just some of its great successes that have made it the largest studio in Europe.
The Guillemot brothers, founders of the company, began their global expansion in 1996 and found a strategic ally in the United States, this was Xbox Game Studios, responsible for the distribution of exclusive games for consoles manufactured by Microsoft. Thus, the French company made an important name in the market and continues to be an important player on the international scene to this day.
Hence, Ubisoft Forward, the event to present the studio’s titles, is one of the most important events for fans. gamers. This year the convention took place on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, in the United States. The information revealed there involved some of Ubisoft’s biggest and most beloved sagas, such as Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance and Star Wars.
The event was designed so that it would not intersect with the Xbox Showcase or the Summer Game Fest, but not on a very distant date either. All this under the belief that summer in Europe (June, July and August in Colombia) is the best time of year to launch releases in the video game industry. Here are some of the most important news from Ubisoft Forward and the studio’s upcoming releases.
Prince of Persia
This game series is turning 35 years old and its owner will bring an expansion and DLC (downloadable content) for the title Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by September 2024. This installment was released on January 18, 2024 and is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch.
However, the news that captured all the attention of fans of this saga was Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. It will be available in 2026 and is presumed to be a remake of the 2003 game that was originally released for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube. In its time, this title meant the gameplay and narrative that captivated millions of players around the world.
Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
This installment marked an entire generation and it seems that it is a franchise that has not taken its last dance step. Coming to Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro (the virtual reality product line from Meta, Facebook’s parent company) on October 18, it will support up to six players.
The customizable avatars that users make can be used in private or public sessions with anyone in the world. In addition, the video game will offer other activities that complete this new and modern Just Dance experience, now aided by augmented reality.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Throughout 2024 there had already been news about what will be the most recent installment of Ubisoft’s most recognized franchise. However, the new gameplay increases expectations for this title budgeted for November of this year.
The changing atmospheres that adapt to the seasons and the protagonist Yasuke, exploring the open world, is what has perhaps stolen the breath of fans the most. We will have to wait if the video game manages to be as good as the previous one put together by Ubisoft.
Star Wars: Outlaws
This was another of the gameplays that makes one imagine that the French studio is betting on making any genre one to remember. The truth is that this can only be verified until August 30, when the game reaches the ninth generation consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Skull & Bones
Seasons two and three arrive with more ships, seas and even a megalodon that will put the best sailors to the test. Ubisoft only showed a taste of what can be expected from this game that was released on February 13, 2024, but still has many sails to raise and oceans to conquer.
The Crew Motorfest
November will witness the third installment of this famous car saga. Ubisoft is expected to maintain the technical and graphical characteristics that have left users so satisfied. gamersbut also add new functionalities.
Since 2018 there has been no news about The Crew, so this new game will be the first to be made especially for current generation consoles. It will also be the first to be set outside of the continental United States, more specifically on the popular island of Hawaii.
Finally, Ubisoft Forward was the stage for the presentation and update of new projects from the French studio. X Defiant, Rocksmith+, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Anno were also part of the convention. It seems that for a long time, Ubisoft will continue to hold its title as the most important development house on the old continent and very relevant for large manufacturers.
