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News Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Quarantine Is Now 'Rainbow Six Extraction'
Watch the all-new teaser trailer
It's been a busy day for Ubisoft, with the latest reveal for the team arriving in the form of Rainbow Six Extraction, which is the official new name for the previously announced tactical co-op shooter Rainbow Six Quarantine. To accompany the reveal, Ubisoft has shared a teaser trailer which you can see above, along...
News Ubisoft Reveals Company Changes, A Year After Allegations Of Misconduct
"Considerable progress has been made"
You may or may not remember, but last June saw Ubisoft under the spotlight after numerous employees shared their stories of misconduct within the workplace. The allegations resulted in multiple people leaving the company and Ubisoft vowing to make drastic changes to ensure the proper procedures were in place to...
News Ubisoft's The Division: Heartland Suffers Major Gameplay Leak
As part of an exclusive 'closed test'
Well, Ubisoft won't be very happy about this! It was only last week that the company revealed The Division: Heartland - an upcoming free-to-play title set within The Division's universe - and gameplay has already leaked online. The footage is rapidly being removed by Ubisoft, which shows 20 full minutes of...
News Ubisoft Wants To Build Free-To-Play Games For All Its Biggest Franchises
But don't worry, the premium releases will continue
Ubisoft made a splash last week when it announced a free-to-play version of The Division called 'Heartland' would be arriving sometime between 2021 and 2022, and the company says we'll see more titles like this in the future. As part of its latest earnings call (thanks VGC), Ubisoft confirmed it...
News Don't Get Your Hopes Up For A Skull & Bones Release Anytime Soon
It's just been delayed again
There was a lot of excitement when Ubisoft unveiled a first taste of Skull & Bones to the world... but that was all the way back at E3 2017, and unfortunately we're still not going to be seeing it until at least 2022. As part of its latest earnings results, Ubisoft confirmed that Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Quarantine,...
News Mysterious Ubisoft Game Suddenly Appears On The Microsoft Store
And then quickly gets removed
Surprise! A new Ubisoft title emerged on the Microsoft Store earlier today, but nobody has any idea what it is, where it came from, or how it even came to be. According to the description, it was intended for an internal test. Originally under the guise of Incursion VMC, the title later changed to VMC Only, before it...
News Ubisoft Forward Confirmed To Return As Part Of E3 2021
Splinter Cell, anyone?
It was already said that Ubisoft would be attending E3, and now we know the company will be hosting their own digital showcase, much like previous years. The conference will air during E3 on June 12 at 12pm PT. As it started doing in 2020, the company will return with Ubisoft Forward - a digital presentation that looks at...
News Several Ubisoft Titles On Xbox Are Shutting Their Servers In 2021
Say goodbye to those Rainbow Six Vegas maps
Get playing any Tom Clancy games you have in your backlog from the Xbox 360 days, as Ubisoft has confirmed it will be closing down the servers for multiple games at some point this year. The news was spotted on Resetera, and highlights that three Tom Clancy titles across the Xbox systems will be closing...
Rumour Microsoft Is Still Trying To Bring Ubisoft+ To Xbox Game Pass
"They're trying to make that happen"
There was a lot of discussion late last year when it was rumoured that Ubisoft+ could join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in the future, and those rumours don't appear to be going away anytime soon. Windows Central's Jez Corden stated the rumour had "a strong chance of being true" at the time, and now...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 9-16)
It's a big week for Call of Duty
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, although most of those are part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale from last week. Nevertheless, we've still got new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of, along with a huge Call of Duty...
News Ubisoft Is Looking Into Uno Crashes On Xbox Series X
It’s been a long running issue
Many users are reporting being hit with severe crashing issues regarding Uno on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which Ubisoft has now said it is looking into. The issue has been plaguing players for what seems like months, as numerous Reddit threads have cropped up with users claiming the game is unplayable due...
Deals The Best Bargains In Xbox's Huge Ubisoft Publisher Sale
Fantastic games at low prices!
As we highlighted earlier this week on Pure Xbox, Ubisoft is currently running a massive Publisher Sale across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as you'd expect, there are plenty of bargains to be had! We've highlighted some of the best and most notable bargains with huge discounts in the Ubisoft sale...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 2-9)
Including a massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, made up of Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, as well as an absolutely massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales...
News For Honor Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary With A Shovel Knight Crossover
Swap your shovel for a sword
This week marks the fourth anniversary of Ubisoft's action combat game For Honor. In addition to "Year 5: Year of the Covenants" launching on 11th March, there's also a special crossover collaboration. Yacht Club's Shovel Knight series is getting some love, allowing For Honor players to dig for Shovel Knight-themed...
News Ubisoft Releasing Huge Update For Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Here's What's Included
Xbox Series X|S patch is the biggest of all
Ubisoft has released quite a lot of updates for Assassin's Creed Valhalla since it was launched last November, and later today sees the arrival of Version 1.1.2. The Xbox Series X|S version of this update is the biggest of the lot, coming in at approximately 19.53 GB. The Xbox version will require 15.27...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Fronts Ubisoft's Strongest Quarter In History
"Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest launch ever for the franchise"
We all knew people were loving Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it seems to have been a heavy hitter for Ubisoft, as the company has reported Assassin's Creed Valhalla as "the biggest launch ever for the franchise". As mentioned during Ubisoft's Q3 earnings call (thanks, Video...
News Ubisoft To Focus More On Free-To-Play Games Alongside AAA Experiences
"We see that we are progressively, continuously moving"
Ubisoft had a massive few months at the back end of 2020, with titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising being big sellers. However, it appears the company is looking to move away from that model in the future, shifting a heavier emphasis on free-to-play and premium...
News The Division 2 Celebrates Resident Evil's 25th With 'Limited-Time' Outfits And More
Starts 2nd February
It's a huge year for Capcom - with the company celebrating 25 years of its survival horror series Resident Evil. As part of the celebrations, and to tie in with the announcement of Re:Verse, Ubisoft will be making iconic Resident Evil trilogy outfits, weapon skins, items "and more" available for a "limited-time" in
News Rumour Suggests Ubisoft+ Could Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: 'Strong chance of being true', says insider
Update (Wed 30th Dec, 2020 10:30 GMT): This rumour is starting to sound more plausible! Windows Central editor Jez Corden has suggested he thinks there's a "strong chance" of Ubisoft+ joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, "based on stuff I've heard." We'll have to wait and see if anything comes of this...
News Ubisoft Delays Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake
The Sands of Time can't save this one
Ubisoft has delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake until March 18, 2021, stating that "2020 was a year like no other". In a translated statement by Gematsu, the developer believes "this is the right decision" to "deliver a game you enjoy". As a result, the game will no longer hit its intended...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Watch Dogs Game?
Have you tried Legion yet?
What's this? Pick One on a Monday?! Well, to mark the release of Watch Dogs: Legion this past week, we thought we'd take a quick look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox to date. Regardless of whether you've had the chance to try the new game yet, we want to know your favourite entry in the series so far in the...
News Ubisoft Confirms Performance Details For Its Upcoming Xbox Series X Games
Here's the full rundown
Ubisoft has today unveiled a full next-gen rundown for its upcoming titles on Xbox Series X, providing performance details in terms of resolution, frame rate and other visual/audio enhancements. To kick things off, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Far Cry 6
Deals 15+ Ubisoft Games Heavily Discounted In New Xbox Sale
All with Watch Dogs inspired cover art
Microsoft has been throwing new sales at us these past couple of weeks! This time, it's a Watch Dogs: Legion focused Ubisoft sale, spanning 17 games, bundles and add-ons with discounts of up to 75%. Ubisoft has also gone one step further, creatively injecting the digital cover art of each of these games with...
News Ubisoft's For Honor Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
Including 60FPS on both systems
These next-gen upgrade announcements are flying in now! The latest is for Ubisoft's For Honor, which will boast the following Xbox Series X|S enhancements (carried over from the Xbox One X) from the date of the console's launch, November 10th: Improved Water Reflections Improved Distance Level of Detail Improved...
News Ubisoft Aims To Show Beyond Good & Evil 2 In Action Next Year
"We will take the time needed to get it right"
Following the announcement from Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel earlier today that he's leaving the games industry, Ubisoft has provided an update on the development of Beyond Good & Evil 2. The company echoes that Ancel hasn’t been directly involved in the game for some time now, "as...
Pick One Which Of These Newly Announced Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia or Riders Republic?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're taking a look at three new games that were officially announced at this week's Ubisoft Forward event - we just want to know which you're most looking forward to! Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're...
Rumour Ubisoft To Reveal Prince of Persia Remake Next Week
Releasing in November?
We've been hearing rumblings about a Prince of Persia remake in recent weeks, and now according to trusted industry insider Jason Schreier, Ubisoft is likely to unveil it at its Ubisoft Forward event next Thursday, September 10th. Schreier has hinted at the game's existence in the past, and on a recent
News Ubisoft's Immortals: Fenyx Rising Arrives This December, According To Microsoft Store Listing
The upcoming release formerly known as Gods & Monsters
A Microsoft Store listing appears to have revealed the release date of another game ahead of schedule. This time around it's for the upcoming Ubisoft title Immortals: Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters). As previously announced, an update on this open-world action-adventure...
News Ubisoft Forward Returns Next Week With An Update On Gods & Monsters
In fact, it's got a new name...
Ubisoft has announced today that it will be hosting another Ubisoft Forward event next week on September 10th, featuring the latest big announcements, new games, and surprises from the publisher. Like the last show that took place back in July, the event will feature a pre-show with updates from the teams behind...
News Just Dance 2021 Shuffles Into The Xbox Series X Launch Lineup
Available day one on the system
Ubisoft has revealed today that Just Dance 2021 will be available for Xbox One on November 12, and will also be an Xbox Series X launch title whenever the console releases this November. As you'd expect, it sounds like your typical Just Dance party - over 40 "hot new tracks" are included from the likes of Dua Lipa,...
News Ubisoft Ditches Discs For Collector's Edition Pre-Orders On Xbox
But not for PlayStation
Update: Ubisoft has reached out to Polygon to clarify that this doesn't apply to North American Collector's Editions - physical discs will be provided for all platforms in that region. Original story: This is a bit of a strange one! Ubisoft has revealed that anyone who pre-orders the Collector's Editions of Assassin's Creed...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale Hyper Scape Is Now Available
Jump into Season One
If you're a fan of free-to-play shooters, we've got some good news for you! Ubisoft battle royale Hyper Scape is now available to download on Xbox One, with a download size of around 7.5GB. The game has been designed from the ground-up as an intense, vertical and fast-paced battle royale experience, allowing up to 100 players...
News Second Ubisoft Forward Event Scheduled For Later This Year
After the first one "generated historic viewership"
Ubisoft has confirmed that it will host another Ubisoft Forward digital event later this year in September (via VGC). Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet revealed this during an earnings call on Wednesday, explaining the first Ubisoft Forward - held earlier this month - “generated...
News Ubisoft Has No Plans To Increase Next-Gen Game Prices For Now
Business as usual this fall
Ubisoft has confirmed it won't be increasing the prices for its next-gen games this fall (via Mike Futter, Jason Schreier). This was revealed in a Q&A in the publisher's latest earnings call, in which the company explained that the prices of "the Christmas games" (such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs:...
News Skull & Bones Has Reportedly Been Rebooted With A 'Live' Game Model
Taking inspiration from Fortnite
According to a report from Video Games Chronicle, Ubisoft's Skull & Bones has been rebooted and shifted towards a 'live' game model, and has also undergone changes to the game's leadership. The report suggests that the open-world pirate game will now feature a persistent game world after being rebooted by the...
Pick One Which Of These Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or Watch Dogs?
Pick One on a Monday? What madness is this?! Well, with Ubisoft Forward taking place last night, we thought we'd pick out three upcoming Xbox One/Series X games that received release dates during the event to see which you're most interested in at this point. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
News Test Your Endurance In Trials Rising's Free Gigatrack This Week
The longest track in a Trials game ever
Yesterday's Ubisoft Forward pre-show revealed more details on Trials Rising's upcoming Gigatrack add-on, which will be the longest track in a Trials game ever! And best of all, it's completely free DLC. Trials Rising owners will be able to download the track from July 16th, which spans five different...
News Play Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint For Free This Weekend
Try the new AI teammates update
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be free to play on Xbox One this weekend from July 16-20, allowing you to try out the new update which introduces AI teammates to the game. As you can see from the image above, the free weekend will go live at 7am UTC (3am ET / 8am BST) on Thursday, and will include access to...
Deals Ubisoft Flash Sale Now Live On Xbox, Featuring Huge Discounts
Big sales on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and more
Update: This week's Xbox Live sale is now also available, featuring some backwards compatible Ubisoft titles that are separate from this promotion. You'll find links to these below: All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale Following
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 2020 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals from...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Will Be A Launch Title For Xbox Series X
Releases in October for Xbox One
Ubisoft has revealed that Watch Dogs: Legion is coming to Xbox One on October 29, 2020, with an Xbox Series X version set to arrive at the launch of the console. The game will also support Smart Delivery. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer announced during today's Ubisoft Forward that the game will support Direct
Reminder How To Watch Ubisoft Forward 2020 Later Today
Plus, claim a free copy of Watch Dogs 2 for PC
Just in case you'd forgotten, Ubisoft is hosting its E3-style Ubisoft Forward event later today, which will feature closer looks at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises," including the recently leaked Far Cry 6. You'll also be able to claim a free copy...
Guide Ubisoft Forward: How To Watch This Weekend's Event
And grab a free copy of Watch Dogs 2 for PC
It's usually a quiet one for us here at Pure Xbox on a Sunday night, but not this time around! This weekend's Ubisoft Forward will feature closer looks at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises," now confirmed to include the recently leaked Far Cry 6. The...
News Ubisoft Shares More Details On This Sunday's Ubisoft Forward Event
Including pre-show and post-show info
Ubisoft has provided more details on what to expect from its Ubisoft Forward event taking place this Sunday. In an article on its official site, the company revealed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and "a few other surprises" will be part of the stream. An Assassin's Creed...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Creative Director Steps Down Due To 'Personal Issues'
Following allegations
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has announced that he's stepping down from the project "to properly deal with the personal issues in my life," following recent allegations that he has been engaging in extramarital affairs. On his now deleted Twitter account, Ashraf Ismail issued the following statement...
News Is Ubisoft Teasing A Return Of The Scott Pilgrim VS. The World Game?
It's about time
Remember the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Xbox 360 game? It was released as an Xbox Live Arcade title back in August 2010, but was later delisted in December 2014. Now, after six long years, Ubisoft might finally be teasing its return. Back on May 21st, Bryan Lee O'Malley tweeted to "bring back the Scott Pilgrim game," and Ubisoft...
News Ubisoft Explains How Viking Rap Battles Work In Assassin's Creed Valhalla
"We had a bit of fun with that"
Viking rap battles were subtly mentioned on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's official website following the game's official unveiling, and now Ubisoft has provided new information about the feature. In a Q&A style video on Twitter, creative director Ashraf Ismail explained more about the rap battles known as...
News The Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reveal Trailer Set New Records For Ubisoft
Incredible figures
Ubisoft has revealed that its Cinematic World Premiere Trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla was hugely successful for the company, breaking internal records (thanks VGC). Speaking in an earnings call, Ubisoft chief financial officer Frédérick Duguet explained that the trailer achieved over 100 million views in the first ten
News Ubisoft Is Releasing An Unannounced AAA Title Later This Fiscal Year
Is it Far Cry?
Ubisoft has released its Q4 and full-year sales and earnings figures today, revealing more about what we can expect from the publisher in the next fiscal year. In all, the company still says it's planning to releasing five AAA games before March 31st, 2021, including a currently unannounced title. For now, we know that Watch Dogs...
