Ubisoft Cuts Six High-Profile Games and Announces Major Restructuring Efforts
In a shocking move, Ubisoft has canceled six high-profile games, including the long-awaited remake of its 2003 classic Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The French gaming giant had been working on several ambitious projects in recent years, but it appears that these efforts have fallen through.
According to reports from Virtual Gaming Chronicle (VGC), Ubisoft has decided to cancel Beyond Good & Evil 2, a game that was still listed as being in development last year. The company has also canceled five other games, although the exact titles of these projects remain unknown.
In addition to game cancellations, Ubisoft announced a major restructuring effort aimed at improving its organizational efficiency. The company plans to split into five "creative houses," which will function as independent business units. These new houses will oversee some of Ubisoft's most popular franchises, including Rainbow Six, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry.
The reorganization is expected to have significant implications for Ubisoft employees, with reports suggesting that several studios are set to be closed down or restructured. The company has also declined to comment on the potential number of layoffs that could result from the changes.
While the news of cancelled games may come as a disappointment to fans, it's clear that Ubisoft is taking steps to ensure its long-term success. By streamlining its operations and focusing on core franchises, the company aims to return to growth and dominance in the gaming industry.
For now, however, the future of several high-profile projects remains uncertain. The fate of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, which was heavily rumored but not officially announced, is still unclear. As Ubisoft navigates this period of change, one thing is certain - the company will need to be patient and focused if it hopes to emerge stronger than ever.
In a shocking move, Ubisoft has canceled six high-profile games, including the long-awaited remake of its 2003 classic Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The French gaming giant had been working on several ambitious projects in recent years, but it appears that these efforts have fallen through.
According to reports from Virtual Gaming Chronicle (VGC), Ubisoft has decided to cancel Beyond Good & Evil 2, a game that was still listed as being in development last year. The company has also canceled five other games, although the exact titles of these projects remain unknown.
In addition to game cancellations, Ubisoft announced a major restructuring effort aimed at improving its organizational efficiency. The company plans to split into five "creative houses," which will function as independent business units. These new houses will oversee some of Ubisoft's most popular franchises, including Rainbow Six, Assassin's Creed, and Far Cry.
The reorganization is expected to have significant implications for Ubisoft employees, with reports suggesting that several studios are set to be closed down or restructured. The company has also declined to comment on the potential number of layoffs that could result from the changes.
While the news of cancelled games may come as a disappointment to fans, it's clear that Ubisoft is taking steps to ensure its long-term success. By streamlining its operations and focusing on core franchises, the company aims to return to growth and dominance in the gaming industry.
For now, however, the future of several high-profile projects remains uncertain. The fate of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake, which was heavily rumored but not officially announced, is still unclear. As Ubisoft navigates this period of change, one thing is certain - the company will need to be patient and focused if it hopes to emerge stronger than ever.
i mean beyond good & evil 2 was like comin up 4 years now lol and nothin 
at least theyre tryna restructure tho maybe its a good ting 4 them in the long run? but what about all the devs who are losin ther jobs? 
gotta feel 4 them 
. They cancel these big games just as they're about to drop 'em? That's suspicious to me 
. And what's with this "creative houses" thing? Sounds like a fancy way of sayin' they're gonna let go of all the talented devs and keep only the ones who fit their new corporate agenda 
. I mean, I know Ubisoft needs to make some changes, but this feels like more than just a bit of housecleaning... there's gotta be some hidden motive at play here 
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six high-profile games gone in a flash. i feel bad for the devs who worked on these titles, now what's left? 
anyway, reorganizing into "creative houses" sounds kinda cool, who knows what they'll come up with? and let's not forget, they're keeping some of their most popular franchises on board 
so fingers crossed for a smooth transition
That's some heavy stuff! I feel bad for the devs who were working on those projects, but at the same time, it shows Ubisoft is trying to prioritize and focus on what really matters. Splitting into 5 "creative houses" sounds like a good idea 
- it might help them regain their momentum and stay ahead in the gaming industry.
. One thing's for sure - change can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary for growth 
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. I feel bad for the devs who worked on those projects tho, i'm sure they put their heart & soul into them 
. can't wait 2 see how all this plays out 
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. I mean, six cancelled games? That's like a whole lotta "what ifs". Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a classic, for crying out loud! But, I guess you can't expect perfection from any game dev company 
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hopefully they find a way to bring it back
anyway, it's good to see 'em focusin' on their core franchises like rainbow six and far cry tho 
and also cuz the industry changed so much since they were like 5 yrs ago, remember when ubisoft was all about making these massive open-world games 
but now it seems they're back to making more focused stuff 
anyway gotta wonder what's next for them tho 