Ubisoft Explores New Business Unit for Core Franchises, Including Assassin’s Creed

The company is reportedly seeking investors for a minority stake in a new entity holding its most valuable IPs.

Ubisoft is considering creating a new business entity to manage its major franchises, such as Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry.
The company plans to retain majority control while selling a minority stake to investors, including potential bidders like Tencent and other global funds.
Sources suggest Ubisoft is aiming for the new unit to have a higher valuation than the parent company, which currently has a market cap of €1.7 billion.
Preliminary bids for the minority stake are reportedly being solicited by the end of March, though no final decisions have been made yet.
The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20 is seen as a critical moment for Ubisoft's financial outlook and ongoing restructuring efforts.