Nexon says it's "delivering on promises" as it posts Q1 2025 results Three biggest franchises deliver "aggregate 21% year-over-year growth" Image credit: Nexon News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on May 14, 2025 Maple Story publisher Nexon has released its Q1 2025-26 fiscal year earnings report, posting modest boosts in revenue and operating income. Nexon's three biggest franchises - Dungeon&Fighter, Maple Story, and FC - delivered an "aggregate 21% year-over-year growth", up from 8% in Q4 2024. The Numbers: For the first quarter 2025 Revenue: ¥113.9 billion ($775.9 million, up 5% year-over-year) Operating income: ¥41.6 billion ($283 million, up 43% year-over-year) Net income: ¥26.3 billion ($179 million, down 31% year-over-year) The Highlights: Nexon's Dungeon&Fighter franchise delivered 60% year-over-year growth in Q1, driven by "contributions from Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in China and the global release of The First Berserker: Khazan." In Q2, Nexon expects franchise revenue to decline by approximately 40% "due to a difficult comparison with the explosive launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile one year ago, which increased franchise revenue by 162%." While FC Online's Q1 revenue exceeded expectations, FC Mobile fell short, pushing the franchise into a year-over-year decline, if coming in within the expected range. However, Nexon expects player "excitement" to increase as we edge closer to the 2026 World Cup. Maple Story, however, grew revenues of 8% YoY, "primarily driven by the strong performance of MapleStory in Korea and the West," with December's large winter update driving "strong improvements to player engagement, resulting in a 43% year-over-year increase in Q1 revenue, which exceeded outlook." Shooter The First Descendant Q1 revenue "fell below" expectations due to "lower-than-anticipated sales from a new episode of Season 2, but player metrics improved," whilst The Finals Q1 came in at the higher end of predicted performance "supported by the Season 6 update in March, which generated improvements to key player metrics." Additional momentum is expected from new content planned for May. A large, global tech test for ARC Raiders conducted earlier this month "significantly exceeded expectations for key metrics", including wishlisting on Steam. Looking ahead Nexon expects revenue across Q2 2025 to be in the range of ¥99.6 billion to ¥110.3 billion, down 10 to 19% year-over-year. Operating income and expected net income are also expected to fall by 50%-31% and 58%-42%, respectively, to in the range of ¥22.5 billion to ¥31.1 billion and ¥16.8 billion to ¥23.3 billion. However, Nexon expects Maple Story to grow approximately 20% year over year next quarter. “Nexon is delivering on its promises to our players and our investors,” said Junghun Lee, president and CEO of Nexon. “In the past three months we saw a recovery in our key titles, Dungeon&Fighter and Maple Story, and launched two new games: The First Berserker: Khazan and Mabinogi Mobile. And we are making solid progress in our partnership initiatives with Tencent, including the release of new co-developed content for Dungeon&Fighter Mobile later this year and pre-registrations on The Finals and The First Berserker: Khazan in China. "And in another breakthrough in our global expansion strategy, Embark Studios recently completed a large test on a new game, ARC Raiders, which exceeded our expectations for YouTube and Twitch views, and beat our wishlist goal on Steam by 50%. The Embark team is now working to integrate player feedback and polish the game ahead of the launch. “Despite global economic turmoil, Nexon is deeply resilient and positioned for sustained growth," he added. "Our company is anchored by recurring revenue from multiple established franchises, a clearly defined growth plan, a robust pipeline of new games, strategic partnership for capturing growth opportunities in large markets, world-class live operations, and a balance sheet with approximately ¥600 billion in cash which can be used to capture new opportunities and enhance shareholder returns.”

Sony has revealed the next wave of titles that will be added to its Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. Subscribers can enjoy titles like Sand Land, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Humankind, and Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition for PS4 and PS5. PS5-exclusive titles include Soul Hackers 2 and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, while those only on PS4 avail of Battlefield 5. As for PlayStation Classics exclusive to Premium, there’s Battle Engine Aquila, a 2003 title for PS2 and Xbox developed by Lost Toys. It’s a first-person shoot/mech simulation where the titular Battle Engine can fly or transform into a walker with multiple weapons available. All of these titles will be available starting on May 20th. Those subscribed to Essential can claim free titles like ARK: Survival Ascended, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and Balatro until June 2nd.

Epic Games has once again submitted "Fortnite" to the U.S. App Store for review, after Apple seemingly ignored its previous submission for five days.Epic Games has resubmitted 'Fortnite' to the U.S. App Store for review.On May 9, after announcing its intentions a few days prior, Epic Games tried to get Fortnite back on the App Store by submitting the game for review. While most applications typically get reviewed within 24 hours, this was not the case with Fortnite. Instead, there were no developments in regards to the game's review process for more than 120 hours, or five days.Given that its request went unanswered for such a long time, Epic Games understandably decided to cancel its initial request for a review. Fortnite leaker Shiima revealed that Epic has submitted a second review request, with the company's CEO Tim Sweeney later confirming the details himself, MacRumors notes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

It already feels like BEYOND Expo 2024 wrapped just yesterday – with its sprawling exhibition halls, a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge tech, and buzzwords ricocheting off every panel discussion. But here we are again, prepping for the return of Asia’s premier tech pilgrimage. BEYOND Expo 2025 is officially on the calendar: May 21 to 24, 2025, hosted once more at the Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. The theme? “Unveiling Possibilities”, a theme that’s perfect for today’s fast-paced world. In the face of uncertainties, BEYOND Expo aims to unveil possibilities – for progress, innovation, and trade. BEYOND has earned its stripes as the central node for startups, unicorns, Fortune 500s, and future-first thinkers who know how to speak fluent AI, blockchain, biotech, and green tech without breaking a sweat. The numbers speak volumes – 2024 clocked in with 820 companies and 20,000+ attendees, including 35% international guests and a surprisingly welcome 30% female participation. For 2025, organizers are aiming for a 40% international exhibitor share out of 1,200 participating companies. Click Here to know more about the BEYOND Expo 2025 At the core of the event are its signature exhibition areas: ConsumerTech, ClimateTech, and Healthcare. Each zone is a hands-on, immersion-heavy playground. Think smart wearables alongside AI-driven diagnostics. Carbon-neutral power systems sharing floor space with next-gen mobility. Everything here feels like it was prototyped in the year 2030. You’ll find familiar titles like the Global Investment Summit, where deal-making isn’t whispered in back rooms but happens in pitch sessions like “FUND AT FIRST PITCH,” which matched 150 startups with 100 VCs in 2024. ConsumerTech, ClimateTech, and Healthcare Summits bring vertical-specific depth, while the Asia-Latam, Asia-Euro, and ORIGIN: Asia forums spotlight the unique tech tensions and opportunities across regional ecosystems. Even the SheTech Summit returns to amplify global female innovation, alongside the wealth-centric BEYOND Wealth Summit and founder-focused Founder Forum. The opening day is expected to pull heavyweight speakers offering deep industry insight, while the closing event is a hybrid of TED Talk and cultural carnival. Expect keynote wisdom, the BEYOND Awards spotlighting future-forward solutions across four categories, and yes, the kind of nightlife Macao’s reputation thrives on – food markets, yoga pop-ups, eSports showdowns, and likely another charity poker faceoff. This year’s narrative, “Unveiling Possibilities,” signals a commitment to embracing chaos, using innovation as a counterweight to uncertainty. BEYOND 2025 sees volatility as a resource, not a risk. And in an age where tech cycles shift faster than government policies, that mindset feels appropriately radical. The backdrop of Macao – cosmopolitan, cross-cultural, and geographically strategic – makes it the ideal launchpad for ideas that refuse to stay regional. If you’re a founder, investor, engineer, or just someone who geeks out at the thought of tech’s bleeding edge, blocking those dates now might be the smartest calendar move you’ll make in 2025. Registration links for Super Early Bird passes are already live. Exhibition slots are filling. Whether you’re showcasing a product or seeking the next one to bet on, BEYOND Expo 2025 promises both visibility as well as momentum.The post BEYOND Expo 2025 Wants to Transform Uncertainty Into A Trigger for Innovation first appeared on Yanko Design.

In 1901, a kid from Ohio named Harry Gerstner had had enough of high school and dropped out. He then started a four-year woodworking apprenticeship and trained to become a patternmaker.About a year into his patternmaking job, Gerstner became dissatisfied with the then-current state of tool storage. Tool chests existed, but they were exactly that—literal chests, which were large, heavy, and needed to be fished through to find the tool you wanted. During his evenings and weekends, Gerstner began developing a solution that would better suit him.He came up with a small chest of drawers that was much better-suited to hold the smaller, delicate tools used by patternmakers. Wrapped in leather, with brass fittings to protect the corners and a handle on top, it was durable and easy to move around the benchtop. The small drawers of gradated size made it easy to store and retrieve hand tools.Gerstner's co-workers took note of his invention, and he soon realized there was nothing else like it on the market. He shortly stopped working as a patternmaker and was soon running H. Gerstner & Sons, a business developed to manufacture and sell his toolchests. (Fun fact and early marketing spin: Gerstner had no sons, but three daughters. He named his new company to provide the illusion of history.)Gerstner's chests proved popular, and the design eventually evolved into what we today call a machinist's chest. Machinists became the de facto target market, as the chests were perfect for storing their calipers, gauge blocks and precision tools. The front of the case has a protective cover that slides down to reveal a felt-lined surface on which to temporarily place small parts or tools. Drawers can be pulled out and carried to the work. The diamond-shaped mirror is a bit of a curiosity; I'd heard that they were supposedly included in case the machinist got something stuck in their eye, while others have dismissed that as hogwash. This forum poster claims he reached out to the company (which still exists today) to inquire about the mirror's purpose, and received the following response:"The mirror was first installed in the early 1900's on some of the very earliest Gerstner chest designs. In those days, very few manufacturing and/or tool & die companies had indoor plumbing. In other words, there were few companies with lavatories (with wash basins and mirrors) for toolmakers and other factory workers to use to clean up at the end of the day."The 'mirror' mounted inside a Gerstner tool chest provided the wherewithal for the chest owner to check his appearance and comb his hair before heading home (or, perhaps, going in to ask the boss for a raise). At various times over the years, we have introduced a few tool chests without including a mirror. Interestingly enough, the feedback from customers has been, 'Without a mirror, the chest doesn't look like a Gerstner.' So . . .you may notice that virtually all new model Gerstners feature a 'mirror' inside the tip lid."That explanation sounds fishy as hell to me—and why is "mirror" occasionally placed in quotes?—but what do I know, I'm not a detective.In any case Gerstner had found an untapped market, and multiple competitors cropped up; by the end of the 1910s, there were about 15 companies making a similar chest. H. Gerstner & Sons outlasted them throughout the century, and had no competitors left by the mid-1960s.Since their launch in 1906, Gerstner priced the chests at roughly a week's wages for a skilled tradesperson ($6 in 1906) and kept that ratio steady throughout the 20th century. Today, they still sell a model, the Classic Chest, that is remarkably close to the 20th-century design. (The most notable difference is that the single top handle has been replaced by two side handles.) It's available in the original Oak as well as fancier woods like Walnut and Cherry. However, the prices of the Classic today is $1,695. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has the median salary of a machinist today at $56,150, which would make a week's wages about $1,080. That doesn't place the chest completely out of reach of a machinist, but I'm guessing today's customers are more likely filling the drawers with knife collections and RC car parts.

In our next lecture from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies’ 2024/2025 Design Conversation Series at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), we’re thrilled to share the story of industrial designer, educator, and founder Hector Silva. With over nine years of teaching experience at top programs including the University of Illinois at Chicago, RIT, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Silva has built a career rooted in design, community, and purpose. He’s the founder of AdvancedDesign, a nonprofit reshaping access to design education, and Offsite, an online design school bridging the gap between academia and industry. In this deeply personal lecture, Silva shares his path – from an unpolished design student to an award-winning educator – while challenging the rules of traditional design education and urging students to stay grounded in values, ethics, and real-world impact. In this lecture, Silva offers a candid look at his early years as a design student navigating uncertainty, self-doubt, and a string of professional faux pas – including one ill-advised email sent to two hiring managers at once. Through these formative missteps, Silva shares how his resilience, self-awareness, and relentless work ethic helped shape his path. As he puts it, “letting the process quiet the uncertainty” carried him through moments of doubt and failure, helping him build confidence, sharpen his skills, and ultimately find his purpose as both a designer and educator. To learn more about Hector Silva, check out the lecture below:  Hector Silva AdvancedDesign To learn more about The Vignelli Center for Design Studies at RIT, they have launched digital access to the archives through Google Arts & Culture, joining over 2000 cultural institutions from around the world. The initial launch includes nearly 900 high resolution images of artifacts from the archives so that now anyone with access to the Internet and Google Arts & Culture can search the Vignelli archives or browse it by color or chronological order. This lecture is presented with the support of RIT’s MAGIC Center. This lecture series is made possible in part by the generosity of RIT Alumnus, Chris Bailey, and Bailey Brand Consulting.

The full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was largely focused on all the new games you can play. The hardware specs weren’t the focus, but Nintendo dropped a detailed list of what’s inside the Switch 2 on its website, and later provided even more detailed tech specs. Most of what we knew from the original announcement video and some leaks turned out to be true: It’s a bigger, better handheld console with a full slate of upgraded hardware. Here’s what we now know, specs-wise, about the Nintendo Switch 2. System size The original base model of the Nintendo Switch is approximately 4 inches high and 9.4 inches long (with Joy-Cons attached), according to Nintendo’s official system specs. Switch 2 is a little bigger at 6.5 inches high and 10.7 inches long (also with Joy-Cons attached). The larger size also makes the Switch 2 weigh about 1.18 lbs, which is a little heavier than the .88-lbs original Switch. For another reference: That’s a little less than the Steam Deck LCD’s 1.5-lbs weight. Screen size Switch 2’s capacitive touch screen is 7.9 inches — bigger than both the original Switch (6.2 inches) and the Switch OLED (7 inches) — but it’s back to LCD. The new display also got a bump in resolution to 1080p (from 720p) and supports a variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120 Hz. HDR10 support is coming too, but Nintendo didn’t specify any of the fine details on the screen’s brightness so it might not be as impressive as something like the Steam Deck OLED. And while it’s technically not a feature of the screen itself, the thinner bezel should make it just feel bigger as well. Joy-Cons Switch 2’s new Joy-Cons work a bit differently than the original Switch. They magnetically attach to the sides of the console and don’t produce that satisfying snap like they used to. The original Joy-Cons weigh around 1.7 ounces (left) and 1.8 ounces (right), and the new ones weigh around 2.3 ounces (left) and 2.4 ounces (right). That might be because the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons have a mouse sensor that lets you flip them on their side and slide them around, and the new C button for GameChat. While Nintendo says that Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t feature Hall-effect joystick technology, “The control sticks for Joy-Con 2 controllers have been redesigned and have improved in areas such as durability,” the company says. In addition to a mouse sensor, each Joy-Con 2 has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. The Joy-Con 2 controllers have wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 3.0, and the right one has NFC wireless connectivity. Nintendo says the Joy-Con 2 controllers have approximately 20 hours worth of battery life, and require approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge. Storage Switch 2 has 256 GB of flash storage, considerably more than the original Switch’s 32 GB of storage. If that sounds a little small for you, you can still expand the storage with an SD card. The original Switch supported microSDHC and microSDXC (UHS-I) cards up to 2 TB, while the Switch 2 supports up to 2 TB microSD Express cards, which offer much faster read speeds. CPU/GPU Switch 2 is powered by a “custom processor made by Nvidia,” Nintendo says. According to leaked details gleaned from the console’s motherboard, it’s supposedly a custom Tegra T239 processor. That would put the system’s processing power on par with previous-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to analysts. But leaks suggest the Switch 2 will employ upscaling technology that can boost 720p resolution visuals up to 4K when docked, using machine learning techniques. Additionally, Switch 2 is rumored to have 12 GB of RAM. Ports Switch 2 features a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The USB-C port on the bottom of the console is purely for charging and connecting to the dock. A slot for expanded microSD storage appears to be tucked away underneath the Switch 2’s kickstand, similar to the original Switch. Microphone Switch 2 has a built-in microphone that will primarily be used for its Discord-like GameChat feature. It has noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control so you don’t have to fuss with settings for it to pick up everyone in the room. Battery life Switch 2’s battery will last around 2 to 6.5 hours depending on the games you play. That’s actually a tiny bit less than the launch Switch 1 models, which can run from 2.6 to 6.5 hours, and considerably less than the updated models that last 4.5 to 9 hours. Blame the Switch 2’s bigger and better screen for making you charge it a little more often. Thankfully, it can be charged up to full in the same three hours it took the original consoles (while in sleep mode). Nintendo will also let Switch 2 owners set the system’s battery charge to slow down at “around 90%” to preserve the system’s battery life. Wi-Fi Switch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, which should make downloading games faster if you have a beefy internet connection. It also means screen-sharing your games over GameChat should be smooth, too. Alternatively, the Switch 2 dock has a wired Ethernet port built-in, unlike the original Switch which required a completely separate adapter. Dock Switch 2’s dock looks a lot like the original Switch’s dock, but it’s a little bigger to match the size of the new console. It comes in at 4.5 inches tall, 7.9 inches wide, and 2 inches thick. On the back, there are 2 USB ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. And when you slide your system into it, it will output video up to 4K at 60 frames per second to your TV. Accessibility Switch 2 offers a couple new accessibility options that weren’t available on the original Switch, including text sizing and text-to-speech. You can also turn on speech-to-text and text-to-speech specifically for GameChat. And like the original Switch, you can still remap controller buttons, change the display colors, zoom into the screen, and swap the audio from stereo to mono.

“What. Is. THAT?” At Remedy HQ, me and two other writers getting a first hands-on with the forthcoming FBC: Firebreak have hit a problem. Namely, a strange, ever-changing black-grey mass, aimlessly and unnervingly stuttering around the Quarry we’re currently exploring. We have no idea what it is until we get close enough to recognize it—an Astral Spike from Firebreak’s ‘prequel,’ Control. But by then, it’s too late. Our screams that soon follow confirm it’s still just as deadly as ever. It’s not the only surprise I encountered in my extensive playthrough of the already slick and utterly engaging first-person squad-based shooter, launching June 17 on PlayStation 5. Here’s what I discovered from a fair few rounds of firefighting a paranatural invasion in the Oldest House. Live as a team or die alone repeatedly The focus on creating a team of three for the game’s player vs. environment (PvE) set-up is to hone in on the three classes of the game, known as Crisis Kits. I plumped for the Jump Kit, which specializes in crowd control and power management, while my two teammates went for the Fix Kit (a repair and tech expert) and Splash Kit (a water dealer and status support for other players). These Kits are designed to complement and collaborate in tasks and attacks, so trying to be a maverick only leads to death, likely yours. Communication is absolutely essential – especially as it’s easy to get caught in friendly fire – and taking full advantage of the Kits’ tools is the only way to survive the endless supply of rampaging hordes. And given that you possess a limited number of respawns between your team, reviving each other on the field is the best way to stay in the game, not always easy when dozens of Hiss beasties surround you. Crafting the perfect loadout In addition to the expected rifles, shotguns, and pistols, each Kit consists of three types of equipment: a tool, augment, and item. My Jump Kit’s initial loadout features an Electro-Kinetic Charge Impactor tool for shocking enemies, powering up generators, and even jumping long distances, and a BOOMbox item that distracts enemies once it’s charged. The systemic subtleties of each Kit’s equipment is where the teamwork comes into play. My Splash Kit comrade-in-arms uses his Crank-Operated Fluidic Ejector tool to wet the beasts, which maximizes my electrocution attack on them. At the same time, our Fix Kit buddy utilizes his Swivel Turret item that automatically tracks and unleashes a volley of rounds at any stragglers. Like the best co-op shooters, FBC: Firebreak encourages you to improvise under increasingly difficult odds, while not being afraid of the hilarity that comes with the chaos. There’s a mischievous glee from the Remedy staff when they unlock our Kits’ augments, and I soon see why. Once charged, my augment – named the AI19 Garden Gnome – fired out an unassuming gnome that unleashed a massive electrical storm that was far too close to my entire team and got us all electrocuted. My bad. Playing with piggy banks and paper Of course, it’s not all just fighting (or accidentally maiming your teammates) with things like the enemy igniting AI44 Teapot or the incredibly significant damage of the ‘break on contact but reforming’ AI16 Piggy Bank. FBC’s director and Control’s protagonist, Jesse Faden, has given you specific tasks to ensure the invasion of Hiss is contained. In this build of the game, I have access to three of the five Jobs that will be present at launch. Hot Fix challenges you to repair a number of heat fans and ultimately reseal the Maintenance Sector’s paranatural Furnace. Paper Chase requires the destruction of a set number of sticky notes, as well as surviving the shuffling sticky note monsters. Ground Control drops you into Black Rock Quarry to kill Astral Leeches in order to uncover irradiated pearls that need to be collected into a shuttle and launched into orbit. Each well-designed level offers opportunities to use the Kits’ different abilities, such as the Fix Kit’s wrench providing quick repairs to broken fans that lets you sidestep the button matching sub-game other Kits might need to perform, or the Splash Kit’s Humidifier spraying healing water to wash off radiation. But the Jobs also bring their fair share of downright terrifying moments, such as the confrontation with the literally giant sticky note boss monster, Sticky Ricky, which requires you to power up surrounding generators before you can hurt it. Or the aforementioned nightmare-inducing Astral Spikes that haunt the Quarry. ​​ Customization and corruption keep you guessing With its satisfying gunplay and smooth controls that feel at home on the DualSense wireless controller, there’s a lot to look forward to with FBC: Firebreak. Plenty of extra tantalizing elements will be expanded for launch, too, such as the many unlockable customizable gears and cosmetics for weapons, equipment, armor, or level unlock perks, such as the chance for electrified bullets or the ability to shake off radiation or fire by jumping up and down. There’s even a Corruption Level modifier that introduces Corrupted Items that cause additional hazards, such as low gravity or—the horrifying one I encountered, which led to many deaths—super fast enemies. It’s all designed to make the most of movement and character status-based systems, creating unpredictable results that set up FBC: Firebreak to be a compelling and ever-evolving experience. The doors to the Oldest House reopen when FBC: Firebreak shoots onto PS5 on June 17, with day one availability for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members as part of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. And for anyone who still has any doubts, don’t worry – Remedy has this all under Control.

At this point, it's fair to say that 2024 has been the most disastrous year in Ubisoft's history as far as reputation and goodwill within the gaming community are concerned, with the studio releasing flop after flop, angering players with questionable statements, pushing out NFT games, and seemingly doing everything under the sun to make itself seem as unlikeable as it can be.But reputation is but a smaller part of what keeps big-league AAA studios afloat, with their financial performance being a far more important element. Now, Ubisoft has finally released its financial report for the full year 2024-25, giving us insight into how one of the most disliked game developers has fared money-wise during its most turbulent 12 months to date.UbisoftSurprising virtually no one, the report shows that the company remains unprofitable, posting an €82.6 million loss in IFRS operating income and a €15.1 million loss in non-IFRS operating income.The studio's sales totaled €1.9 billion for the year, a 17.5% drop from last year's €2.3 billion, while net bookings reached €1.85 billion, a 20.5% decline from €2.3 billion in 2023-24. Although Ubisoft slightly improved its debt position in 2024, it still carries €885 million in debt, which it plans to cover in FY2025-26 by finalizing its deal with Tencent.In light of this performance, Ubisoft plans to continue laying off its developers, revealing that around 1,230 employees were terminated in 2024-25 – which helped them achieve €200m reduction in the fixed cost base ahead of schedule – and stating that it intends to reduce its fixed cost base by at least an additional €100 million over the next two years through "ongoing targeted restructurings and strict control on recruitments."Despite their losses, the culture of toxic positivity within Ubisoft continues to thrive, with the studio describing its biggest release of the year, Assassin's Creed Shadows, as a great success. In the report, the company repeated its earlier talking points about Shadows achieving the second-highest Day 1 sales revenue in franchise history and setting a new Day 1 record for Ubisoft on the PlayStation Store, proclaiming that the game holds a 91/100 average player score across first-party stores.Neither the number of Shadows' copies sold nor the revenue it generated for Ubisoft has been disclosed, which is also not surprising in the slightest, given Ubisoft's past tendency to disclose player numbers rather than actual sales.Also worth pointing out is the report breaking down the studio's net bookings by platform. Over the past twelve months, console sales accounted for 45% of net bookings, PC for 31%, mobile for 16%, and the remaining 8% went to other platforms. Compared to 2023-24 figures, the studio lost some ground on consoles (which made up 56% last year) but gained on mobile (up from just 6%).Check out the full report here and don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.