Ubisoft has provided several updates for released and upcoming titles:
LOS ANGELES – October 12, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced that partnerships with China’s CCTV and iQiyi have been renewed and that new broadcasters, including TV Tokyo and Disney XD Japan, have been signed for the Rabbids Invasion animated series, bringing the wacky Rabbids to new audiences across Asia.
Ubisoft also announced that Rabbids Invasion became the number 1* most watched and positively rated children’s show on Chinese television and garnered more than 2 billion views across Chinese digital platforms by the end of the 2018 summer season.
“Rabbids Invasion was our first major foray into animated series, and we’re thrilled it has resonated with so many audiences and resulted in international success,” said Hélène Juguet, managing director of the Ubisoft Motion Pictures studio in Paris. “Rabbids Invasion is a series that is easily adaptable to different markets and audiences, and it has been attractive to partners we’re working with to launch the series in new territories.”
Rabbids Invasion is developed in-house at the Ubisoft Motion Pictures studio in Paris and is now in its fourth season airing in France on France Télévisions. Season 4 will be available soon on Netflix for international audiences, and on iQiyi in China.
PARIS, FRANCE – October 11, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced a third season of its international start-up program at Station F, the world’s largest start-up campus located in Paris. This season will take place from January to July 2019.
For its third season, Ubisoft has opened a call for start-ups focusing on entrepreneurs from around the world with main activities in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).
“These technologies are revolutionizing the way we live, the way we work and the way we entertain. Algorithms and AI have always been core to the gaming industry, and Ubisoft in particular has been exploring for some time new possibilities offered by AI and machine learning to improve the way we craft games. At Station F, Ubisoft wishes to support entrepreneurs using AI, machine learning and deep learning to creatively improve the entertainment experiences themselves. In the same vein, Blockchain allows Ubisoft to recognize and show the value gamers bring with their contributions to the community, and the content they create” says Catherine Seys, Start-up Program Director at Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab.
All selected start-ups will benefit from a six-month personalized program enabling each entrepreneur to interact with Ubisoft experts as well as partners across the company`s international network.
Ubisoft leads the Gaming and Entertainment program at Station F. One of this goals of this program for Ubisoft is to leverage and share in a win-win relationship its expertise with start-ups and entrepreneurs who are exploring new opportunities for tomorrow’s entertainment industry. Ubisoft’s program at Station F is open to entrepreneurs around the world. Ubisoft aims to expand its start-up programs to other countries in the coming years.
Candidates can apply now. The application process will close on November 15th 2018.
SAN FRANCISCO – October 11, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced its partnership with the Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business (EGAL). Together, EGAL will research various video game industry trends while Ubisoft will gain access to applied research and collaborate with other EGAL advisory board members, and top thought and industry leaders.
“As a sponsor of EGAL we are proud to provide support to the center with research materials this semester. EGAL is doing important work in engaging and providing a space for conversation about gender equity and diversity in business, and is something of interest not just for Ubisoft but the video game industry as a whole,” said Rich Kubiszewski, VP of Operations, Ubisoft.
This partnership will start with the Fall 2018 semester as 2–4 MBA students conduct a research project and present findings to both Ubisoft and EGAL.
“EGAL’s mission is to educate equity fluent leaders to ignite and accelerate change – we are excited to work with Ubisoft on this research project, and continue the conversation as we take steps to bring this goal and impact to the video game industry,” said Kellie McElhaney, EGAL’s founding director.
For more information about the Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership visit http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/equity/.
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SAN FRANCISCO – October 11, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Child of Light is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system for a MSRP of $19.99 with the Child of Light Ultimate Edition.
Inspired by childhood fairy tales, Child of Light is set in the magical world of Lemuria, a kingdom creatively hand-drawn and rendered with watercolor. Players embark on the coming-of-age journey of Aurora, a princess determined to save her lost kingdom and ailing father by recovering the sun, moon and stars that were stolen by the Dark Queen.
Child of Light is a classic RPG featuring turn-based combat with an active-time battle system, allowing players to fight alongside Igniculus and other members of Aurora’s party. Players will level up and gain skill points to unlock unique perks for the heroes. A deep crafting system allows players to combine gems to upgrade their swords, talismans and armor abilities as they solve puzzles and take on the minions of Lemuria’s Dark Queen. In addition, each game has a unique gem profile where gems that are found in one player’s game are rare in another’s, encouraging players to make trades.
With a mysterious world to explore, filled with enchanted locations and dynamic dungeons that evolve as lights are restored, players will encounter many eccentric creatures, including spirits of the forest, talking mice, wicked witches and evil sea serpents.
The Nintendo Switch™ system allows players to play anytime, anywhere, including with friends through tabletop mode. Players can share their adventure with friends and family by having player two control Igniculus through the touch screen or by using the Joy-Con™ controllers. The Child of Light Ultimate Edition contains the full game plus seven add-on content packs, which include a new quest, unique skills, gems and more.
For more information about Child of Light, please visit ubisoft.com/en-us/game/child-of-light.
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San Francisco- October 10, 2018 – Today, Ubisoft announced strong early sales for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, one of the highest rated games this season2. Building on favorable review scores and early player response, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is having the franchise’s best launch-week performance of this console generation3.
“We are incredibly proud of what the team accomplished with Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and humbled by the amazing reception from critics and players. Based on the quality of the game and the very encouraging reactions from players, we expect Odyssey to be one of the top performing Assassin’s Creed games of all-time,” said Geoffroy Sardin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Launch is just the start of this epic journey. We have robust content plans for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey that will keep players engaged and exploring the game’s beautiful and compelling world for a long time to come.”
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec in association with eight other Ubisoft studios, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey takes players on a heroic voyage through Ancient Greece amidst one of the deadliest conflicts in history, the Peloponnesian War. In a first for the franchise, players choose their hero, either Alexios or Kassandra, outcast Spartan mercenaries who will explore a beautiful living, systemic open world, where they will uncover the truth about their mysterious pasts and become legendary Greek heroes. The launch of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is just the beginning; the live roadmap plan is the biggest and most ambitious in the franchise, deepening storytelling through its episodic structure. Season Pass owners will access two major storylines, Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis, with three episodes each and all players will receive the free story missions, The Lost Tales of Greece, along with recurring in-game events and access to Discovery Tour.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is available on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices and Windows PC. In addition, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has been enhanced with additional features for both PS4 Pro and Xbox One X platforms.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com
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- “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Review” — IGN. Retrieved from https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/01/assassins-creed-odyssey-review
- Retrieved from Metacritic.com (as of October 7, 2018). According to average scores for PS4, Xbox One and PC versions.
- Based on internal estimates (as of October 7, 2018). Sell-through sales of full game (physical and digital), and player recurring investment in value.
oday, Ubisoft announced that For Honor has surpassed 15 million players ahead of the launch of For Honor Marching Fire. Launching on October 16, For Honor Marching Fire is the most ambitious update to-date and introduces four new Wu Lin Heroes, a 4v4 Breach Mode that brings the castle siege fantasy to life, and a new Arcade Mode that offers unlimited PvE content as well as additional quality of life improvements.
Those looking to get a sneak peek at all the updates coming in For Honor Marching Fire can tune into a special Marching Fire edition of the Warrior’s Den – For Honor’s weekly stream – on Thursday, October 11 at 9:00am PT on twitch.tv/ForHonorGame and participate in Twitch Drops.
An overview of the updates coming to For Honor Marching Fire can be seen in the For Honor: Marching Fire Free Update & Expansion Editions Trailer here:https://youtu.be/aTZJUJqpmas
Building upon more than a year and a half of continuous post-launch support and improvements since February 2017, For Honor Marching Fire relaunches the title on October 16 with the largest update so far, including all-new PvP and PvE modes, new features and a complete graphic overhaul. For the first time, Marching Fire also introduces an all-new faction inspired by Chinese martial arts – the Wu Lin – with four new Heroes who will completely alter the combat experience on the battlefield. Players who purchase the For Honor Marching Fire expansion will receive a two week early access period for the Wu Lin Heroes starting October 16 and the new PvE Arcade Mode.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three great factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings, the deadly Samurai and now, the fearsome Wu Lin – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each Hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.
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*Associate Ubisoft studios include Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte. Additional development from Studio Gobo.
