Overview

• Ubisoft confirmed it will not host its annual Ubisoft Forward showcase in 2025, the first cancellation since the event’s 2020 debut.
• The publisher plans to feature its upcoming games at the PC Gaming Show, IGN Live and GamesCom instead of a dedicated presentation.
• Several high-profile titles, including entries from major franchises, have been pushed into the 2026–2027 financial year.
• Ubisoft formed a new subsidiary focused on Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six, backed by a $1.25 billion minority investment from Tencent.
• Cost-cutting measures have led to studio closures and layoffs affecting about 185 employees and the shutdown of XDefiant.