Ubisoft It recently had its annual earnings call, and CEO Yves Guillemot and other company spokespeople had a lot of interesting things to say about it. Assassin's Creed franchise, the use of generative AI in game development, and future game releases. The past few years have been rocky for Ubisoft, however Assassin's Creed Shadows While that seems like a highlight for the company, its embrace of generative AI may cause some controversy.
The wait until Ubisoft's earnings call has been full of drama, as last week the company canceled the report just minutes before it was originally scheduled to take place. There were several theories as to the reason for the cancellation, with some of the most popular being that Ubisoft was either sold or parted ways with investor and partner Tencent. However, that's not the case, and the only reason Ubisoft's earnings call was pushed back to six days was because the company hired new auditors over the summer. While that development turned out to be anticlimactic, there were still plenty of fascinating details shared on the earnings call.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows and the franchise as a whole is still going strong, while Rainbow Six Siege sees highs and lows
According to Guillemot, Assassin's Creed Shadows This year has been a hit for the company. While actual sales numbers were not disclosed during the call, Guillemot said the entire franchise was “over-performing.” Moreover, the release of Assassin's Creed Miragenew expansion of Memory ValleyThe game's player count was pushed past 10 million. Unfortunately, there was no official word on the long-awaited Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake.
when it comes Rainbow Six SiegeIt's a little rockier. The game still remains one of Ubisoft's most popular offerings, but the increase in cheating has recently led to a decline in player numbers. Despite the current reduction in numbers, Rainbow Six Siege The summer saw a huge player spike, which is still a breakthrough for the game. When addressed Rainbow Six SiegeDuring the call, Ubisoft confirmed that the company has “identified key issues and is actively addressing them with a robust plan.”
Ubisoft and Tencent's new partnership is reportedly off to a good start
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Vantage Studios was officially announced back in October.
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This new subsidiary of Ubisoft and Tencent will oversee the same IP Assassin's Creed, cry awayand There is a rainbow.
The earnings call also revealed that Tencent's investment deal in Vantage Studios is set to close in a few days. Tencent is expected to invest $1.25 billion in the new studio. This partnership between the companies is set to influence the future of one of Ubisoft's most prized franchises, so it will be interesting to see what it has in store.
According to CEO Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft is all-in on generative AI in game development.
Earlier in the earnings call, Guillemot opened with praise about the use of generative AI in game development. He said, “We're making great strides in applying Gen AI to high-value use cases that bring tangible benefits to our players and teams … This is as big a revolution for our industry as the shift to 3D. And we have everything to lead on this front.” Beyond that, Guillemot mentioned building on Ubisoft's Neo NPC project revealed last year, while he claimed that all of the company's production teams are using the technology for “programming, art, and overall game quality.” This isn't exactly shocking, as Ubisoft has been vocal about embracing AI in the past, but Guillemot's statements come at a fascinating time.
AI in game development has been a hot topic this past year, and it tends to be a controversial one. In fact, it's not the first time this week that Ubisoft has been in the news because of AI. The company issued a statement last week Anno 117: Pax RomanaUse of AI art. Ubisoft is far from the only company that's come under fire for this lately, either. Activision Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and of Crafton Subnautica 2 Both have been part of the AI debate within the past week.
We're making great strides in applying Gen AI to high-value use cases that bring tangible benefits to our players and teams… It's as big a revolution for our industry as the shift to 3D.
Ubisoft has four games planned for Q1 of 2026
- Rainbow Six Siege Mobile
- Revival of the Division
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
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Unannounced game
The first three games on the list have been speculated for a while, but one of the most interesting details is a secret title that was mentioned. As already said, a lot Assassin's Creed Fans are eagerly waiting Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remakes become reality. Of course, there's no way to know for sure until Ubisoft makes an announcement, but this year is packed. black flag Rumors and speculations. That will be major news for many gamers, but only time will tell if this is a secret Ubisoft has up its sleeve.
Matt Ryan, voice of black flag Protagonist Edward Kenway teased the remake at a fan convention earlier this year, sparking more rumours.
Also, earlier this month, the alleged leak Far cry 7 Rekindling interest in the long-awaited next chapter, hit the Internet. Ubisoft has been incredibly tight-lipped about it Far cry 7And while it's less likely that this is the release that the unannounced 2026 title is referring to, it's still not impossible. Despite Ubisoft's secrecy, there are many leaks and rumors Far cry 7Some have also been ruled out, such as the fact that actor Cillian Murphy will play the main villain. Amidst the North Korea-inspired fantasy setting in the rumored in-game timer, Far cry 7 Desire remained as mysterious as it was black flag Remake. With the Game Awards around the corner, Ubisoft's secret 2026 game will hopefully be announced, but for now, all players can do is wait and see.
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