Ubisoft didn’t exactly have the best last year critically. Unity was a bit of a bust, The Crew failed to impress and Watch_dogs squandered a lot of potential to be something truly different. The AAA market was not a good hunting ground for the developer/publisher, but that’s not deterring them. This year Ubisoft is determined to get it right – and they’ve got five massive titles lined up to prove it.
During an end of fiscal year earnings call last night, Ubisoft confirmed that they have five AAA titles set to launch over their next fiscal calendar, which ends in March next year. Right now out of the five we know of three titles, namely The Division, Rainbow Six: Siege and a brand new Assassin’s Creed, all of which are expected to launch this year at the very least. As for the other two – well they’re a bit of a mystery.
I think we can safely rule out a Watch_Dogs sequel though. Don’t be mistaken, Ubisoft are definitely working on one, but I doubt it’ll arrive sometime during the next twelve months. It would also be ignorant to think that one of those two titles won’t be another entry into the Just Dance franchise, which has been a rather successful one over the years. The last title is anyone’s guess though. Could it finally be Beyond Good and Evil 2? Perhaps a return to Prince of Persia? Hell, maybe even a new IP altogether.
I’ll put money on us all only finding that out at E3, when Ubisoft takes to the stage to properly outline their plans for the rest of the year. I’m praying for the surprise announcement of Beyond Good and Evil, but as Zoe so eloquently put it the other day, it has become Ubisoft’s own Last Guardian. Any guess on what they’re hiding?
Last Updated: February 13, 2015
Thinus Swart
February 13, 2015 at 07:41
I’m mostly excited about Rainbow Six: Siege. I sincerely hope it will become a CS:GO killer, on all levels, including top eSports tournaments.
Or am I delusional and nothing will beat the Valve machine?
Darren Peach
February 13, 2015 at 08:14
Is counter strike still a thing ?
Mossel
February 13, 2015 at 09:07
After Dota 2 it is the most played game on Steam.
Spaffy
February 13, 2015 at 09:39
Very much so. You should see the amount of teams in the DGL
Thinus Swart
February 13, 2015 at 11:17
It’s actually become very large (again) in the last two years or so. Definitely the Valve machine hyping up the game.
Viking Of Science
February 13, 2015 at 07:49
Whatever they are, you better believe you’ll be climbing towers.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2015 at 07:49
Splinter Cell.
Hammersteyn
February 13, 2015 at 07:52
What? Parliament?
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2015 at 07:55
If they were a game they’d be Ride to Hell 2 – Ride Harder while Blindfolded.
Admiral Chief
February 13, 2015 at 07:52
Oh oobi oobi oobi oobi oobi, how I wish I could be excited for these two games, however, you continue to screw with us, so (un)fortunately I will not support you
Guild
February 13, 2015 at 09:54
If it’s a great game I’ll get it. Not bothered by who publishes them. But then again what did Ubisoft publish last year that was great? Really hoping that The Division turns out to be great
Admiral Chief
February 13, 2015 at 10:24
Yeah man, the whole premise of The Division seems awesome, and on paper it sounds epic. BUT, only time will tell
Tarisma
February 13, 2015 at 07:53
I would rather they do them “right” then release a bunch of day 1 20gig patch bullshit
Hammersteyn
February 13, 2015 at 07:54
E3 = more Assasins creed. They travel back n time to assassinate the devs of Unity
Tarisma
February 13, 2015 at 07:54
Assassins creed stone age!
Admiral Chief
February 13, 2015 at 07:56
oooga booga knuppel boof bam bif
Tarisma
February 13, 2015 at 08:10
At least the long winded monologues would be fun!
Admiral Chief
February 13, 2015 at 08:25
XD
Loftus
February 13, 2015 at 08:00
my vote is Hello Kitty Island Adventures
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 13, 2015 at 08:04
Don’t give Rince and Sparkles false hope. 😉
Loftus
February 13, 2015 at 08:23
One enters the “animalmus version micro transaction/monthly sub 5.4” in AC 7.3 and boom you are in Hello Kitty Island Adventures, killing coconuts with hidden blades designed by the love child of Da Vinci and Nic Tesla, while jumping over plants and wall running waterfalls!
RinceThis
February 13, 2015 at 09:17
What?! http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbch8aYb4A1r0db83.gif
Darren Peach
February 13, 2015 at 08:13
Rainbow 6 looks dull yet addictive____maybe. The Division looks great but considering the online component it might be sucky for us. DOOM.
Hammersteyn
February 13, 2015 at 08:32
If by DOOM you mean the game then I’d have to agree. DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!