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- Ubisoft has delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the second time now.
- The gaming giant seems to be betting everything on this game as its value in the market has fallen quite low.
- It is also looking for potential buyouts as the company is pursuing various transformational strategic and capitalistic options.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed for the second time by Ubisoft, as the gaming giant seems to be concerned about the final product. Star Wars Outlaws was a commercial failure, and many made fun of it on launch due to its poor gameplay.
Fearing the same for AC Shadows, Ubisoft is taking it seriously this time, polishing the gameplay as much as possible by accounting the player feedback. This means spending more and more resources and given Ubisoft’s current situation; it doesn’t seem ideal.
The gaming giant seems to be looking for a potential buyout while going all out on Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Why it matters: Delaying Shadow for the second time is a hint that Ubisoft is a little desperate and is betting everything on it. There are bankruptcy concerns, too, so it might get acquired soon enough.
Ubisoft announced today that it has appointed leading advisors to review and pursue various transformational strategic and capitalistic options to extract the best value for stakeholders.
The gaming giant isn’t in good condition, which is a given. The last 5 years have been hell for it as the company’s stock has been falling down constantly. An extremely successful launch of AC Shadows might be the only way to save it.
However, it may not be enough, ultimately leading to a buyout. Guillemot family already seems interested in a buyout acquisition with Tencent, which won’t really be an ideal situation, given the Chinese company’s reputation in the gaming industry.
At one point, fans were practically praying for Ubisoft to shut down. The director claimed those persons to be non-decent human beings and said, “How can you wish for a company to fail.”
Hopefully, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be the breakthrough Ubisoft needs as it finally implements fans’ feedback. The company is also making some serious cost reductions. It now expects “to exceed €200 million in reduction of its fixed cost base by FY2025-26 vs. FY2022-23 on an annualized basis.”
What do you think about one of the most iconic developers doing down this path? Do you think buyout is the best choice for it, or can Assassin’s Creed Shadows save Ubisoft? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers forums.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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