Every Ubisoft Game in Development

Ubisoft, a major player in the gaming industry, boasts a robust development pipeline. This article details the current projects in progress, spanning various genres and franchises.

OddBallers

OddBallers is a vibrant multiplayer party game, described as “dodgeball on steroids.” Players can experience dynamic gameplay across different arenas with unique rules and mini-games, catering to both online and local matches, supporting up to six players on the Switch. The game features a minimalist aesthetic with diverse character and match customization options.

Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland

Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland is a standalone free-to-play shooter, building on the Division franchise. The game promises a fresh perspective on the universe without requiring prior knowledge of the series. It’s developed by Red Storm Entertainment, and it’s currently planned for release within Ubisoft’s 2022-2023 fiscal year, but has experienced delays. Players can register for future playtests.

Skull & Bones

Skull & Bones, a long-delayed pirate-themed open-world game, is set to launch in early 2024, giving players the opportunity to captain customizable ships in a vast, shared world. It features a robust multiplayer experience with up to 20 players per server. Players can accept contracts, gather resources, and engage in combat with other ships. The game also promises extensive post-launch content, with regular updates, new activities, and seasonal challenges.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes the franchise back to its stealth roots. Set in Baghdad twenty years before Valhalla, players will experience a story-driven adventure with Basim Ibn Ishaq. The game focuses on core gameplay mechanics like stealth, parkour, and assassinations, while removing the RPG elements of recent entries. It provides a leaner, more focused gameplay experience, reflecting in its lower price point compared to recent Assassin’s Creed titles.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a first-person open-world game, brings the world of Pandora to life. Developed by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Disney and Lightstorm Entertainment, the story-driven game focuses on a Na’vi perspective in the Western Frontier. This new territory showcases Pandora’s ecosystem and human-built settlements. The game exclusively targets current-generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) and PC, leveraging the capabilities of these platforms to deliver a richer visual and gameplay experience.

Assassin’s Creed Infinity

Assassin’s Creed Infinity isn’t a game itself, but a platform designed to bring together future Assassin’s Creed experiences. It will be a centralized hub for future releases, including Codename Red and Hexe. Ubisoft is also exploring the possibility of standalone multiplayer in the Infinity Hub.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Red

Codename Red, the first game launching on the Infinity platform, is a large-scale open-world RPG, promising a unique Assassin’s Creed experience in feudal Japan. It’s currently under development at Ubisoft Quebec, led by Jonathan Dumont. Detailed information about the game, including the official title and release date, is still forthcoming.

Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe

Codename Hexe, the second game launching on the Infinity platform, is presented as a drastically different take on the Assassin’s Creed formula. Developed at Ubisoft Montreal under Clint Hocking’s leadership, details are limited, but an ominous and potentially horror-inspired tone is suggested by its teaser trailer. This game is expected to release after Codename Red.

Assassin’s Creed VR

Ubisoft is developing an Assassin’s Creed game exclusively for Oculus VR. Red Storm Entertainment leads the project, aiming to deliver a unique experience utilizing VR technology and incorporating familiar elements of the franchise. The game is currently in the development stage with a focus on delivering a compelling VR experience.

Beyond Good and Evil 2

Beyond Good and Evil 2, a long-anticipated sequel, is an interplanetary action-adventure RPG. The game aims for a massive, interconnected online experience. Originally spearheaded by Michel Ancel, the project has faced numerous delays and challenges. The latest news indicates ongoing pre-production.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is a full-scale recreation of the classic 2003 game. Developed initially by Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai, the team at Ubisoft Montreal is now leading development. Featuring entirely new visuals, combat, and puzzle mechanics, this remake is meant to deliver a contemporary take on the beloved game’s core experience.

Project U

Project U is a new co-op shooter concept, emphasizing session-based gameplay where players cooperate to overcome immense threats. Currently in early development, details on the game remain scarce, but initial information points toward a PC-only, closed playtest.

The Settlers

The Settlers reboot is a brand-new installment in the strategy game series, aiming for a story-driven campaign, multiplayer modes for up to 8 players, and three playable factions. Led by Ubisoft Düsseldorf, it leverages the Snowdrop engine, marking a return to the series after a considerable development gap.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake

A new Splinter Cell remake, developed at Ubisoft Toronto, is in the early stages of development. The Snowdrop engine-based project aims to capture the spirit of the original stealth game, reimagining core gameplay mechanics. The focus is on fidelity to the original experience while adapting to modern player expectations.

Ubisoft’s Star Wars

Massive Entertainment is developing an original Star Wars open-world game, marking a departure from EA’s previous Star Wars game exclusivity. The narrative-driven project is being built with a focus on original content and storytelling within the established Star Wars universe. The game is still in early development.

XDefiant

XDefiant, a free-to-play arena shooter, is being developed at Ubisoft San Francisco. With a fast-paced 6v6 dynamic, it offers a competitive experience. The game is in active playtesting, and details of the game’s progression will be communicated through updates on Ubisoft’s website.