All articles tagged with #ubisoft
Originally Published 2 days ago — by MP1st
Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division 3 is still in active development and is expected to have a significant impact comparable to The Division 1, with more details anticipated in the future.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Ubisoft temporarily took Rainbow Six Siege offline over the holidays due to a hacker attack that caused account bans, credit and skin giveaways, and other disruptions. The game was re-launched on December 29 after rollback and investigation, with ongoing connectivity issues still reported. Ubisoft assured players no penalties would result from the hack and clarified that a separate ban wave was unrelated.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Gizmodo
Rainbow Six Siege is experiencing another security issue, possibly a cyberattack, leading to outages and ongoing investigations by Ubisoft, who previously had to shut down the game due to attackers taking control.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by PlayStation LifeStyle
A 2023 Ubisoft action adventure game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, is 70% off on PS Store, with the Master Assassin Edition including base game, six DLC packs, a digital art book, and soundtrack, available for $26.99 until January 8, down from $89.99. The DLC packs feature various outfits, weapons, and skins, and the game recently received free story DLC set in 9th-century AlUla.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Rainbow Six Siege servers were temporarily taken offline after an apparent hack that distributed millions of pounds worth of in-game currency to players, prompting Ubisoft to investigate and work on restoring the game while suspending its marketplace. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in online gaming security, especially during peak holiday periods.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Engadget
Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers following a security breach that resulted in players gaining billions of credits and rare skins, leading to a rollback of transactions and ongoing efforts to restore service and ensure account integrity.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BleepingComputer
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege experienced a significant security breach allowing hackers to ban players, manipulate in-game feeds, and distribute approximately $13.33 million worth of free in-game credits and items. The incident led to the game's shutdown and ongoing investigations, with unverified claims suggesting a larger breach involving Ubisoft's infrastructure and source code theft via a MongoDB vulnerability. Ubisoft has not yet provided detailed public statements or confirmed the full extent of the breach.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Verge
Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers after hackers gained control, allowing them to ban users, send messages, unlock items, and distribute 2 billion R6 Credits worth approximately $13.33 million, with service still offline as Ubisoft works to resolve the issue.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Eurogamer
Ubisoft has acquired Amazon Games Montreal, including the rights to the MOBA game March of Giants, as part of Ubisoft's strategy to expand in the growing MOBA market, following Amazon's recent major layoffs and strategic retreat from first-party AAA game development.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Variety
Amazon has sold its multiplayer online battle arena game 'March of Giants' and its development team to Ubisoft, which plans to continue developing and expanding the game, viewing it as a promising new MOBA with potential for growth. Amazon will support Ubisoft with marketing on Twitch, and the sale marks a shift in Amazon's focus away from AAA game development towards casual games.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by rockpapershotgun.com
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot framed the backlash against Assassin's Creed Shadows as a victory, portraying it as a battle to reaffirm the game's identity as a pure video game rather than a message, and highlighted the company's strategic response, including delaying the game and engaging in a charm offensive. The article also notes the cancellation of a planned Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War America due to political concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Game File | Stephen Totilo
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed the backlash against Assassin's Creed: Shadows at Paris Games Week, explaining how the company initially struggled with negative reactions to the game's portrayal of a Black samurai in feudal Japan, but ultimately focused on emphasizing the game as entertainment rather than ideology, highlighting the company's response to the controversy and its efforts to defend the franchise.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku
Ubisoft is requesting voluntary layoffs from developers at Massive studio, which is behind games like The Division 2 and Star Wars Outlaws, as part of a restructuring to focus on core franchises and technologies, amid shifts in management and investment from Tencent.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Ubisoft has proposed a restructuring for its Finland-based RedLynx studio, potentially affecting up to 60 jobs, mainly in production and administration, as part of a shift to focus on mobile gaming and streamline operations. The studio will undergo collective negotiations with staff before a final decision is made, aiming to optimize resources and leverage its expertise in small-screen gaming.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Xbox Wire
Just Dance 2026 introduces Camera Controller mode, allowing players to use their smartphone's camera for full-body dance tracking, enhancing inclusivity and gameplay experience, developed with community feedback and advanced machine learning technology.