Ubisoft Acquires Amazon's MOBA Team for March of Giants

Ubisoft Forms Vantage Studios with Tencent, Acquires Amazon's March of Giants Team

Ubisoft is acquiring Amazon Games Montreal, the studio developing the MOBA game March of Giants. This acquisition transfers ownership of the game from Amazon to Ubisoft. According to VGC, Ubisoft's announcement welcomed Xavier Marquis and Alexandre Parizeau back to the company. Marquis, the founder and creative director of March of Giants, was part of the original creative team behind Rainbow Six Siege. Parizeau previously managed Ubisoft Toronto. Both had been working at Amazon. While the details of the deal remain undisclosed, Amazon will assist Ubisoft in promoting March of Giants on Twitch. Ubisoft stated that the acquired team from Amazon will be part of a new subsidiary formed with Tencent, called Vantage Studios. Ubisoft also sees March of Giants as a significant opportunity for innovation. The Montreal team will continue operations under the new company, ensuring the release of the game. They will be part of an undisclosed Creative House within Ubisoft.

Ubisoft Acquires Amazon's March of Giants Team for Long-term Development (Planned Updates in 2026)

Amazon's sale of the March of Giants team signals a reduction in its gaming publishing operations, which has included studio closures and project cancellations. The cooperative party platformer King of Meat from Glowmade Games did not achieve significant market success. This sale allows Amazon to further consolidate its video game efforts. An update for March of Giants is planned for 2026, which will introduce new giants, enhanced competitive modes, and core systems designed to promote long-term development. The agreement is expected to be finalized by December 16.

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In a recent turn of events, Ubisoft has snatched up Amazon Games Montreal and with it, the rights to March of Giants, an upcoming free-to-play MOBA that's been making waves. Written by Jonathan Dubinski on December 15th, this acquisition marks Ubisoft's latest stride into the competitive online gaming scene, bringing key talent from Amazon Games Montreal under their wing and promising an exciting future for March of Giants and its unique blend of giant character combat and strategic Battleworks. If you're eager to learn more about this power play in the gaming industry, why not check out Ubisoft Acquires Amazon Games Montreal and MOBA March of Giants Ubisoft Acquires Amazon Games Montreal and MOBA March of Giants. Meanwhile, if you're a fan of retro gaming and enjoy revisiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, don't miss out on Carlos Mendoza's latest post from the same day. In "Three New Free Games for Subscribers: Real Classics on Nintendo Switch", Carlos shares the exciting news about three classic titles joining the Nintendo Switch Online library – Wario World with its impressive boss battles, Rayman 2 offering engaging adventures, and Tonic Trouble presenting a surreal world. So grab your Switch and dive into these timeless classics; check out Carlos' post here Three New Free Games for Subscribers: Real Classics on Nintendo Switch to learn more! And as we delved into the intricate world of Saros, we couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu. But before you accuse us of rehashing old news, let us introduce you to Carlos Mendoza's latest piece on Players for Life, titled "Saros: Spiritual Successor to Returnal Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Release Date", published just yesterday. This insightful article explores Housemarque's upcoming masterpiece set to release April 30, 2026, offering a richer narrative experience than Returnal with protagonist Arjun Devraj interacting with a universe filled with characters through the 'Passage', and more strategic combat that still packs a frenetic punch. Don't miss out on the chance to pre-order now and get your hands on some exclusive armor inspired by other PlayStation greats! Read all about it here Saros: Spiritual Successor to Returnal Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Release Date.