Guillemot Family And Tencent May Move Select Ubisoft Assets To New Venture
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Image: UbisoftA new report from Bloomberg reveals that the Guillemot family and Tencent may currently be in talks to move select Ubisoft assets over to a brand-new venture (thanks, VGC).Following a lengthy period in which Ubisoft has struggled in the midst of a rapidly declining share price, the move is supposedly said to serve two purposes: to boost the company's value and to provide Tencent with more control over Ubisoft's IP, thus increasing its gaming presence outside of China.Deliberations are said to be ongoing with no final decision made at the time of writing, though Ubisoft's share price has seen a minor bump of around 4.3% following the publication of Bloomberg's article. It's also not known what might happen to the IP that Ubisoft decides not to migrate over.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube792kWatch on YouTube Ubisoft recently announced a second delay for its next major entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise: Assassin's Creed Shadows, now scheduled for 20th March 2025. Given Ubisoft's apparent desire to hold the game back until it's in tip-top shape, many are citing the title as a "make or break" moment for the company.One of Ubisoft's best games in recent years, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, sadly did not reach sales expectations when it launched in January 2024. This led to the development team being disbanded, with most staff members moved to other projects within the company.Just recently, the US Department of Defense officially added Tencent to the federal register of companies deemed to have links to the Chinese military. Tencent responded to the move and stated that it was a "misunderstanding". An Assassin's Creed "port" could lead the chargeFollowing yet another wave of staff layoffsWhat do you make of this latest development regarding Ubisoft? Could it be the right move? Let us know your thoughts with a comment down below.[source bloomberg.com, via videogameschronicle.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: Ubisoft Has "More Than Half A Dozen Games" Planned For Switch 2An Assassin's Creed "port" could lead the chargeTencent Labelled A "Chinese Military Company" By US GovernmentTencent claims there's been a "misunderstanding"Ex-Annapurna Interactive Staff Reportedly Pick Up Private Division Portfolio Under New StudioFollowing last year's walk-out
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