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Despite a promising concept, Blades of Fire from Mercurystream struggled to meet expectations due to mixed reviews and tough industry conditions, resulting in a $10 million loss for Digital Bros.
Let’s unite as Ubisoft family and brainstorm creative names for our new subsidiary, the foundation of autonomous and innovative units, bringing beloved franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six to life!
Despite a generally positive reception and partnership with the Epic Games Store, the absence of a Steam release might have contributed to Blades Of Fire’s underperformance in a market where gamers are growing more discerning.
Despite Microsoft’s mass layoffs at Zenimax subsidiary causing chaos and disorganization among employees, the presence of the Zenimax Workers’ Union (Zwu-cwa) helped soften the impact for those affected.
Embracing newfound independence, The Chinese Room, creators of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, are now fully focused on driving original projects like Still Wakes the Deep, with a delayed release of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 set for October 2025.
Although Star Wars Outlaws faced challenges due to the Star Wars franchise’s turbulent times at its release, a revamped version of the game will be available on Switch 2 in September 2025.
In the first half of 2025, EA Sports FC 25 dominates Europe’s and Portugal’s gaming landscape, while Minecraft and GTA 5 trail closely behind in popularity, with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and Mario Party Jamboree also ranking high in Europe, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 making a strong impact in the Czech Republic.
The Chinese Room, with renewed independence and new partnerships, is poised to deliver fresh intellectual property games while continuing their work on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, solidifying their commitment to original content and contributing significantly to the British gaming landscape.
Ubisoft emphasizes a focus on microtransactions within its business strategy, offering optional in-game purchases to enhance player experience without impacting gameplay, while prioritizing respectful interaction and policies.
Here’s an exciting update: Ubisoft’s new venture, ‘New Ubisoft,’ will be led by Charlie Guillemot, the son of its current CEO, following a recent $1.25 million investment from Tencent.