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Ubisoft lets players turn their best game snaps into apparel

By Jess Reyes January 12, 2022

Ubisoft announced a new partnership with Zakeke, a customizer software company that lets users personalize apparel and accessories with their own photos. Players will be able to edit photographs from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and other games with the new customizing software and process orders through Ubisoft’s online store.

Ubisoft already has a “Photo Mode” that can print screenshots from its games onto coffee mugs, phone cases, and more. Zakeke enables the company to take this a step further with apparel like T-shirts and hoodies. Aside from Assasin’s Creed Valhalla, this Photo Mode can also memorialize in-game moments from Immortals Fenyx Rising, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and Assassin’s Creed Origins.

Players just need to screenshot whatever they want to print from their game, select the type of product they want, customize it, and then print. Products ship within a few days. Zakeke’s software includes personalization options like effects, filters, sizing, and other tools typically found in a photo editor. Customers can access photos from theirs or a friend’s photo library from the Ubisoft store.

As part of the partnership, Zakeke has also implemented a custom design software for Ubisoft’s digital storefronts on Bigcommerce. Zakeke tells Digital Trends that the idea originated as a way to offer U.S. and Canadian fans customized apparel related to the Six Invitational, a major Rainbow Six esports event. Ubisoft wanted fans to have the option to print personalized uniforms with their names on them.

Zakeke has also collaborated with other companies in the gaming industry such as Flex Arcade and Rocket Games in the past. Some might argue that it’s not the most fashion-forward idea in gaming-related apparel, but Ubisoft establishing a standard for printing customized game apparel can help ensure quality products for its fans. It’s unclear when exactly all customization options will go live.

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Ubisoft and Netflix partner for an Assassin’s Creed show and mobile game

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During today's Ubisoft Forward stream, Ubisoft announced that it has partnered up with Netflix to bring several projects over to the streaming platform. Valiant Hearts 2, Mighty Quest 2, and an Assassin's Creed mobile game will be coming exclusively to Netflix. Plus, there's a live-action Assassin's Creed show coming to Netflix as well.

Few other details about the Assassin's Creed mobile game or the TV show were revealed, but Valiant Hearts 2 is a brand new game announcement. it's a sequel to 2014's Valiant Hearts: The Great War.

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Everything announced at the September 2022 Ubisoft Forward

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Over the summer, Ubisoft opted to individually showcase Skull & Bones and place Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope in a Nintendo Direct Mini, so it skipped out on holding its own dedicated showcase. Today, the French game publisher revived the Ubisoft Forward showcase series brand for a new presentation highlighting Ubisoft's upcoming titles.
The pre-show highlighted updates for Anno 1800, Brawlhalla, For Honor, The Crew 2, and more. Then, the main Ubisoft Forward show contained some deep dives into Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope and Skull & Bones, in addition to an entire segment dedicated to Assassin's Creed Mirage and the first two games included in Assassin's Creed Infinity. This is everything that was announced during the September 2022 Ubisoft Forward showcase.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope gameplay video introduces Terra Flora and Rayman
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Ubisoft gave us another in-depth look at Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope ahead of its release next month. During its segment that kicked off the main show, we got a look at gameplay on Terra Flora, one of the game's worlds, and saw a boss fight against a Wiggler.
Ubisoft confirmed that the game will receive at least three pieces of DLC. The third post-launch update pack will introduce Rayman as a playable character, although we didn't see any gameplay from it. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope releases as a Nintendo Switch exclusive on October 20, 2022.
Skull & Bones reveals more details about its pirate adventure
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Ubisoft's long-in-development pirate game Skull & Bones got a spotlight during the Ubisoft Foward show. Its segment started by highlighting The Helm, which will serve as the player's base of operations. Ubisoft then showed the game's Insider Program and ship customization. It also confirmed that PvP can be turned off and that Skull & Bones will have cross-play. The game is scheduled to launch on November 8.
Netflix partners with Ubisoft for 3 mobile games

Netflix announced that it is working with Ubisoft to bring three new games exclusively to Netflix Games. The first is Valiant Hearts 2, a World War 1 game that will release in January 2023. The second is a sequel to The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, which will release sometime later on in 2023. Finally, a mobile Assassin's Creed game is in the works and will release exclusively through Netflix Games. A live-action Assassin's Creed show and multiple animated series are also in the works at Netflix.
Assassin's Creed Mirage brings the series back to basics in 2023
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After a lot of leaks and an official announcement from Ubisoft, we finally got an in-depth look at Assassin's Creed Mirage during that series' portion of the showcase. It got a lengthy cinematic trailer before its Narrative Director explained how the game goes back to basics in its Baghdad setting and features voice work from actress Shohreh Aghdashloo. Ubisoft also confirmed that the game will release across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023, with those who pre-order getting access to an exclusive questline titled The Forty Thieves.
Assassin's Creed Infinity includes games set in Japan and the Holy Roman Empire
For those that like the more modern style of Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft also gave a look at the first two games that will be part of Assassin's Creed Infinity. Affirming Bloomberg's report from last week, Codename Red developed by Ubisoft Quebec is an Assassin's Creed RPG experience set in feudal Japan where players control a Shinobi.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft Montreal's Codename: Hexe is set during witch trials in the Holy Roman Empire. These games are further out than Assassin's Creed Mirage, so we didn't see much of them beyond teaser footage. Both games will be housed within Assassin's Creed Infinity, a hub platform for future games. Ubisoft also noted that it's looking into creating standalone multiplayer Assassin's Creed games, which may also live within Infinity.
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Ubisoft Forward September 2022: How to watch, what to expect

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Ubisoft is hosting another Ubisoft Forward today, which means new announcements are on the horizon. The event will not only share updates on upcoming games, but will also showcase a tease at the future of one of its flagship franchises and more.

Here’s when it’ll air, how to watch it, and what you can expect.
When is Ubisoft Forward September 2022:
This Ubisoft Forward is set to begin today: Saturday, September 10. The stream starts at noon PT. As usual, there is also a preshow that begins at 11:35 a.m. PT. While there is no confirmed runtime, Ubisoft is offering Twitch drops during the show that will reward players up to the 60-minute mark, so expect it to be an hour long at least.
How to watch the Ubisoft Forward:
Ubisoft Forward 2022 will be streamed through the official Ubisoft YouTube and Twitch channels. Viewers can also watch via Ubisoft's official website through the Forward portal.