Break out the Wii: ‘Just Dance’ movie reportedly in the works
Sony's Screen Gems has reportedly acquired the film rights to the Just Dance video game series from Ubisoft. Ubisoft has already brought the game Assassin's Creed to the big screen in 2016, and is also planning films based on The Division, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell.
Epic Games store to sell Ubisoft games, starting with ‘The Division 2’
The Epic Games store has made its first major splash by partnering with Ubisoft to sell The Division 2 on PC. Epic will carry multiple editions of the game, with all pre-orders granting access to the upcoming private beta. More Ubisoft titles will arrive on the Epic Games store in the future.
Here’s everything we know about ‘Far Cry New Dawn’ so far
Far Cry New Dawn is the first official sequel in franchise history, taking place 17 years after Far Cry 5 in a post-apocalyptic Hope County. It's still an open world playground with tons of action, but New Dawn also introduces several new features. Here's everything we know about New Dawn so far.
Project Stream testers get to keep a free copy of ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’
Those who participated in Google's technical test of Project Stream won't be able to access the service to play Assassin's Creed Odyssey after January 15, but they'll get to keep the game on PC anyway. Players only need to log an hour of playtime on Project Stream beforehand to qualify.
Censorship controversy surrounds international version of Rainbow Six Siege
Developer Ubisoft has caused controversy by announcing that they will be releasing an update to Rainbow Siege Six which will streamline the game for the international market. The changes include removing background graphical elements which reference sex, gambling, or death, and have angered many fans.
Open-world video games are getting too big for their own good
As technology has progressed, open-world video games have grown increasingly bigger. What seems like a universal positive has shown problems preventing the genre from truly moving forward, however. But what can be done to keep open worlds from feeling too big for their own good?
Google’s ‘Project Stream’ will let you play major games on the Chrome browser
Google has announced Project Stream, a game streaming service that allows you to play AAA games directly from your Chrome browser. The first game being offered during the technical test is Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which will be available to play on the same day it launches for traditional platforms.
‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’: A misthios’ guide to getting started
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the deepest entry in the series yet, with an intricate RPG progression system and more stuff to do than ever before. In short, it's a lot to get a handle on. To help you get started off on the right foot, we put together a beginner's guide filled with useful tips and tricks.
‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’: Everything you need to know
Ubisoft will release Assassin's Creed Odyssey in October for consoles and PC. Here is everything you need to know about the next chapter of Assassin's Creed, including the story, setting, gameplay changes, playable characters, release date, and special editions available for collectors.
‘Far Cry 5’: Everything we know so far
Far Cry 5's four teaser trailers reveal the game's ominous setting of Hope County, Montana. Here's everything we know so far.
‘Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies’ Is hilariously forward about its nonsense
Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies is an action-packed and humorous final expansion that jumps from one high pressure moment to the next with no filler. It's also a commentary on Far Cry's dedication to saying nothing meaningful, supplanting character development and themes for non-stop action.
Watch two new character trailers for ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’
Ubisoft has released two separate trailers for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, each focusing on one of the two playable Greek characters you'll be able to select at the start of the game. Assassin's Creed Odyssey releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 5.
New ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ mission pays tribute to canceled Rainbow Six game
A new crossover mission in Ghost Recon Wildlands has the Ghosts team up with the Rainbow Six squad, and it makes mention of the canceled Rainbow 6: Patriots, which was eventually replaced by Rainbow Six Siege. The game would have been story-heavy and focused on an American radical-left terrorist group.
’Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars’ turns fighting aliens into a yawn-worthy slog
‘Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars,’ the game’s second expansion, takes players to Mars on a forgettable journey that winds up feeling like busywork. Lost on Mars isn’t worth the price of admission, and even if you have the season pass, it might not be worth your time.
The gloriously goofy ‘Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars’ expansion is out next week
Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars is the second expansion for Ubisoft's first-person shooter, and it will be available July 17. The expansion stars Nick Rye and Hurk from the main Far Cry 5 game and includes high-tech weaponry and equipment for taking on the alien threats they'll face.
Playable beta for ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ won’t be ready for quite some time
Beyond Good & Evil 2 creative director Michel Ancel has revealed that his team doesn't expect a playable beta of the game to launch before the end of 2019. This likely pushes a full release into 2020, which seems appropriate given the scope of the project. Ancel is also currently developing the independent game Wild.
‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ is the space pirate opera of our dreams
‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ is one of the most anticipated games of the last decade, and we finally saw real gameplay at E3. We hope it can live up to its monumental promise.
Ubisoft wants your art in ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2,’ and it’s no marketing ploy
Ubisoft has teamed with HitRecord to encourage and pay fans to make content for "Beyond Good and Evil 2." If developers can’t make enough content to sustain the biggest “live” games, could user-created content be the silver bullet for keeping players interested?
Here’s everything Ubisoft showcased during its E3 2018 presentation
Ubisoft showcased 10 upcoming games during its live press conference leading into the E3 gaming convention. Some of the goodies making an appearance included naval combat gameplay in "Skull & Bones," Fox McCloud in the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of "Starlink: Battle for Atlas," and more.
‘Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey’ boasts two main characters, ship-to-ship combat
At its E3 2018 event, publisher Ubisoft showed off its latest and greatest, including a sneak-peek at the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. During the show, Ubisoft not only ran a detailed gameplay preview, but provided some on-stage commentary detailing exactly what players can expect.
‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’ teams up with Fox McCloud on Switch in October
Starlink: Battle for Atlas, Ubisoft's upcoming toys-to-life space fighter, will feature a very special guest appearance. Fox McCloud, of Star Fox fame, will be playable throughout the whole campaign on Nintendo Switch. Starlink launches on October 16 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
‘The Division 2’ will have multiplayer raids and three free DLC packs
During its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft revealed that The Division 2 will have multiplayer raids that support up to eight players. In a change from the original, the first year of DLC -- three content packs -- will be available to all players for free. The Division 2 launches on March 15.
‘Skull & Bones’ will turn friends into enemies in the hunt for treasure
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones is shaping up to be a major expansion of the naval warfare mechanics introduced in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the demonstration shown at E3 2018 pitted friends against each other. The game is expected to arrives to consoles and PC in 2019, with a beta being held earlier.
You, yes you, can contribute content to ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’
To open its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft showed off a new trailer and gameplay footage for Beyond Good & Evil 2, which gave us a glimpse of a familiar face. Additionally, Ubisoft announced the Space Monkey program, a partnership that will let fans contribute content that could appear in the game.
Watch the Ubisoft E3 2018 press conference right here
Ubisoft will host its E3 2018 press conference on Monday, June 11 at 4 p.m. ET. You can watch the whole thing right here with the Digital Trends crew as we react to the latest news and announcements. We expect to see more gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey as well as a few surprises.
What to expect from Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference
Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference takes place on June 11. If recent years are any indication, Ubisoft will have at least a few surprises in store. From The Division 2 to Beyond Good & Evil 2 to the return of Splinter Cell, here's what we expect to be shown during Ubisoft's showcase.
Ubisoft CEO thinks next generation of consoles will be the last
Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot believes there will only be one more generation of game consoles. In a new interview, he stressed that game streaming technology could make them obsolete, though it remains to be seen if consumers will buy into that logic or stick by their machines.
Spartans! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey sails to Greece
Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Odyssey, a game that appears to take place in ancient Greece and feature Spartans. The title leaked via a promotional keychain just before E3, but Ubisoft promises more information will be revealed during the event in early June.
‘Far Cry 5’ DLC ‘Hours of Darkness’ heads to Vietnam on June 5
Far Cry 5's Hope County is filled with activities, but if you're looking to head somewhere else, the game's first DLC has you covered. Hours of Darkness heads to Vietnam for a rescue mission, and assets from the new expansion are usable right now in Far Cry 5's Arcade, even if you don't buy the DLC.
‘Far Cry 5’ boosts Ubisoft’s yearly sales above the $2 billion mark
With its fiscal year coming to a close, Ubisoft only needed a week of sales for Far Cry 5 to bump its annual sales above the $2 billion mark. The open-world shooter more than doubled the first-week haul of its predecessor, with strong sales for The Division and Assassin's Creed: Origins also finishing out the quarter.
Pirate-themed ‘Skull and Bones’ will not set sail until April 2019 at the earliest
During its earnings call, Ubisoft announced that Skull and Bones has been delayed to at least April 2019. The pirate-themed naval warfare game was originally supposed to launch this fall. Ubisoft also said The Division 2 and an unannounced series title will launch before its current fiscal year ends.
‘The Crew 2’ drives, sails, and flies into closed beta May 31
Ubisoft has announced a closed beta for The Crew 2 that will run from May 31 to June 4. The beta will give users a chance to try out the four vehicle classes, including the brand-new additions, boats and planes. The beta will give us a good idea as to whether the technical issues of the original still exist.
Ubisoft shows us how combat will work in ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’
The latest development video for Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been released, and it shows off the game's staff-based melee combat, as well as another look at the game's flying mechanics. No release date has been given for the game yet, but we expect to hear more specifics at the company's E3 press conference.
The Animus Control Panel opens a dev toolbox for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Origins’
The newest update for the PC versions of Assassin's Creed: Origins is a control panel that lets you adjust many of the settings in the game, such as health, enemy awareness, attack strength, and even the number of animals you can tame.