It was once an outspoken industry titan known for iconic game series such as: Assassin's Creed, Far Cryand rainbow sixUbisoft has been having a bit of a tough time lately. Many of the company's biggest releases include: Star Wars: Outlaws to skull and bonesIt didn't live up to many people's expectations. Even the critically acclaimed ones. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown It was reported that the development team was disbanded due to poor performance in terms of revenue. With so many expected hits turning into flops, it looks like Ubisoft is putting all its chips into its most popular franchises.
Assassin's Creed Several games are already in development at Ubisoft. These include: Assassin's Creed Shadow, invictus, jade, HexeAnd even rumors black flag make again However, a recent rumor suggests that Ubisoft will increase the franchise's release schedule to potentially worrying levels in the next few years.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage is off to a rough start on Steam.
Despite positive reviews for its 2023 release, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage launched on Steam with a meager number of players.
The Dangers of Ubisoft's New Release Plan
Insider Tom Henderson recently joined the Xbox Two Podcast and revealed some key information: Assassin's CreedThe future: Ubisoft Assassin's Creed The game will be played “every six months for the next 10 years.” Considering the 3 year gap Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed MirageThis is a pretty drastic change for the series.
Ubisoft's release strategy isn't necessarily surprising. Despite the decline in both the company's popularity and profitability, Assassin's Creed IP continues to be the golden goose. that Assassin's Creed Mirage The spinoffs may not have set the world on fire, but the mainline Assassin's Creed The items sold a total of 200 million copies. This number is Assassin's Creed It is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. Ubisoft is clearly trying to capitalize on its most successful franchises, but doing so could lead to a reboot of the series.
Past Assassin's Creed Annual Releases
Following success Assassin's Creed 2 In 2009, Ubisoft made the series a top priority. at Assassin's Creed 2 Until 2015 Assassin's Creed SyndicateUbisoft has released a new product. Assassin's Creed Games every year. The company even attempted to release two items on the same day. Assassin's Creed Unity and Assassin's Creed Rogue In 2014.
This frequency contributed to the aforementioned 200 million copies sold, a surge in sales. Assassin's Creed’s name recognition, but it had long-term consequences. Annual releases have accelerated series burnout among players, many of whom lack the time, money, or desire to stay current with a constant influx. Assassin's Creed Content. This release schedule also had a negative impact on series quality. With only a year left until the game's release, the development team had little time to flesh out the narrative and polish the gameplay. This crunch was most noticeable in: Assassin's Creed UnityBugs and frame rate issues at launch.
Although Ubisoft still tried to push for annual releases. unityThe start of sales was delayed due to its failure. Assassin's Creed Syndicate. This forced Ubisoft to go back to the drawing board and completely rethink their approach to the series. Assassin's Creed They stopped releasing items every year and switched to a trendier, more monetization-friendly RPG gameplay system. Assassin's Creed Origins In 2017.
New direction taken by Ubisoft recently Assassin's Creed Games — including upcoming games Assassin's Creed Shadow — has been relatively successful, despite some longtime fans having trouble recognizing the series in its current state. This makes it even more surprising that Ubisoft is not only repeating past mistakes, but doubling down on them. If Ubisoft had trouble releasing one. Assassin's Creed It's questionable whether they can maintain a decent level of quality or keep players engaged while releasing games once a year. Assassin's Creed I play games every 6 months.
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set during Japan's feudal era! Become a deadly shinobi assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in an age of chaos. Seamlessly transition between two unlikely allies as they discover a common destiny. Master complementary play styles, create a shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
• Explore a fascinating open world of feudal Japan, from majestic castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-torn landscapes. Embark on an adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.
• Become shinobi assassin Naoe and legendary samurai Yasuke, experience their compelling stories and master their complementary play styles. As Naoe, use your stealth abilities to avoid detection and confuse your enemies with agility. As Yasuke, attack your enemies with deadly precision and power. Unlock new skills, equipment and progress for each character independently.
• Weapon information as you explore the world, building your own spy network to serve as your eyes and ears across multiple locations to track down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help you complete your mission.
• Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new equipment, interact with key characters, and choose the layout, decorations, and accessories for your base.
- released
- February 14, 2025
- engine
- Next to the anvil
- ESRB
- Ages 17+ // Blood and gore, intense violence, language
- X|S Optimization
- yes
