Ubisoft
PulseAugur coverage of Ubisoft — every cluster mentioning Ubisoft across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- employs Yves Guillemot 100%
- parent of Blue Byte Mainz 100%
- subsidiary of Baillie Gifford 100%
- parent of Nadeo 100%
- founded by Yves Guillemot 100%
- parent of Ubisoft Montpellier 100%
- parent of Ubisoft Milan 100%
- parent of Ubisoft Winnipeg 100%
- founded by Claude Guillemot 100%
- employs Claude Guillemot 100%
- employs Christian Guillemot 100%
- employs Gérard Guillemot 100%
- 2026-07-24 product_launch Ubisoft announced delays for several major game releases to fiscal years 2028 and 2029. source
- 2026-07-14 controversy Ubisoft Barcelona experienced a union strike protesting the layoff of 51 staff members shortly after the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. source
- 2026-07-12 product_launch Ubisoft removed a claim from its annual report that monetization makes games more fun. source
- 2026-06-10 hiring Ubisoft is reportedly closing studios and laying off staff as part of a restructuring effort. source
- 2026-05-20 funding Ubisoft reported a 54% year-on-year decrease in net bookings. source
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Gaming industry hardship fund offers 127 games for $10 to support laid-off developers
The game industry is facing significant hardship, with reports indicating that 33% of developers have lost their jobs in the last two years. In response, itch.io has launched the Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle, offe…
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Blue Origin nears rocket accident cause; Ubisoft reveals new Ghost Recon
Blue Origin is nearing identification of the cause behind a recent rocket accident, pinpointing the issue to the main oxygen valve of a BE-4 engine. Meanwhile, Ubisoft has officially announced a new installment in the G…
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Ghost Recon celebrates 25th anniversary with free game and content update
Ubisoft is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise with special offers. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is available for free on PC for a limited time. Additionally, Ghost Recon Wildlands has received …
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Ubisoft sunsets NFT game Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles
Ubisoft is shutting down its NFT strategy game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, on October 30th. The game, which allowed players to mint and trade battle units on a blockchain marketplace, was released in 2024, …
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Social media platforms combat reposted content, but original-looking AI remains a challenge
Social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn are implementing stricter policies against reposted and AI-generated content to foster more authentic user feeds. These efforts, alongside legislative actions…
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Ex-Epic evangelist builds new game engine; Ubisoft offers free PC games to Xbox owners
Former Epic Games 'Unreal evangelist' Sjoerd De Jong has departed to develop a new game engine, aiming to address perceived stagnation in game development due to the market dominance of Epic and Unity. In a separate gam…
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Ubisoft develops new ambitious Far Cry game codenamed Kodiak
Ubisoft is developing a new open-world first-person shooter game codenamed Kodiak, according to a report from Insider Gaming. This new title is expected to be highly ambitious and is several years away from release. Con…
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Ubisoft's Black Flag Remake Exceeds Sales Expectations Amidst Layoffs
Ubisoft has reported that the remake of Black Flag has surpassed its annual sales expectations within its first two weeks of release. This positive financial news comes shortly after the company conducted layoffs affect…
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Ubisoft expects strong performance from Black Flag remake despite competitive market
Ubisoft anticipates strong financial results from its upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, citing reduced production costs. However, the company will not raise its financial guidance due to a competitive mar…
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Ubisoft CEO: Digital shift won't harm game industry
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot believes that Sony's potential move away from physical game discs will not significantly disrupt the industry. Guillemot noted that the shift to digital-only formats on PC has historically con…
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Ubisoft delays major game releases to 2028-2029; US trade rep flags EU's Google fine
Ubisoft announced a delay for several major game releases, pushing them to fiscal years 2028 and 2029 to enhance product quality in a competitive market. The company reported first-quarter net bookings of 256 million eu…
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Persona 4 Revival trailer drops; ex-Assassin's Creed director critiques large team development
A new trailer for Persona 4 Revival has been released, focusing on the game's narrative. Separately, a former director of Assassin's Creed Hexe, Clint Hocking, shared his experiences working on large teams, describing t…
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Ubisoft teases Ghost Recon news amid leaks
Ubisoft has hinted at upcoming news regarding its Ghost Recon franchise, following recent leaks. While official details about a potential definitive edition of Ghost Recon Wildlands and the reveal of Project OVR are sti…
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Director Explains Combat Changes
Richard Knight, director of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, discussed the decision to alter Edward Kenway's combat mechanics. He explained that certain beloved fighting moves were omitted from the game. Knight als…
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Assassin's Creed Franchise: Top 3 Remake Candidates After Black Flag Resynced
A Polygon.com article discusses potential future remakes for the Assassin's Creed franchise, following the release of Black Flag Resynced. The piece suggests three specific titles from the series that could benefit from…
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Ubisoft unveils Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition gameplay trailer
Ubisoft has released the first gameplay trailer for Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, a re-release of the classic platformer. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. This enhanced version…
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Former Rockstar producer explains GTA 6 PC launch delay
A former producer for Rockstar Games has offered insights into why Grand Theft Auto VI (GTAVI) is not launching on PC simultaneously with its console release. The producer suggests that the decision stems from prioritiz…
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Indian Scientists Map Brainstem, Ubisoft Developers Laid Off, Meg 2 Hits Netflix
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras have developed the most detailed 3D cellular atlas of the human brainstem to date, utilizing whole-brain MRI views. Separately, developers at Ubisoft Barcelona ar…
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Ubisoft Barcelona lays off 51 staff amid Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced success
Ubisoft is facing a union strike at its Barcelona studio following layoffs that affected 51 employees, some of whom contributed to the recently released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. This action comes as the com…
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Ubisoft removes 'monetization makes games fun' claim after backlash · 2 sources tracked
Ubisoft has removed a controversial claim from its annual report that suggested monetization makes games more enjoyable. This decision follows criticism and a furore surrounding the "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced…