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Ubisoft Harassment Case: Verdict Expected Wednesday

A French court will decide Wednesday on three former Ubisoft executives—including former second-in-command Serge Hascoët—accused of sexual and moral harassment, following revelations of a toxic work environment and numerous testimonies. The prosecution requested prison sentences and fines for the ac...

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Tencent Invests €1.2 Billion in Ubisoft Subsidiary

Tencent, a Chinese technology giant, invested €1.2 billion in a newly formed Ubisoft subsidiary, gaining a 25% stake in a deal valuing the unit at approximately €4 billion; the subsidiary will manage key franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

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Ubisoft Faces Potential Sale Amidst Delays and Strategic Review

Facing delays for its Assassin's Creed game and exploring strategic options, Ubisoft, with 18,666 employees and a market capitalization of \$1.65 billion, is speculated to be acquired by Tencent or Savvy Games Group due to its high cost base and the involvement of the Guillemot brothers.

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Ubisoft Explores Strategic Options Amidst Share Price Decline

French video game publisher Ubisoft announced Thursday it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after a year of declining share prices, criticism of its pricing and release strategies, and a previous report that its major shareholders were considering a buyout.

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Ubisoft Executives Face #MeToo Trial for Bullying and Sexual Harassment

A French court is hearing a #MeToo trial against three former Ubisoft executives—Tommy François, Serge Hascoët, and Guillaume Patrux—accused of bullying and sexual harassment between 2010 and 2020 at the company's Montreuil office, which involved actions such as tying a female employee to a chair, m...

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Ubisoft's Viral Clapback Against Elon Musk and Mark Kern

Ubisoft's official Twitter account issued a viral clapback against Elon Musk and Mark "Grummz" Kern for their criticism of Assassin's Creed Shadows, referencing Musk's Path of Exile 2 controversy and Kern's unreleased game, garnering millions of views and likes, and potentially setting a precedent f...

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Ubisoft Delays Assassin's Creed Shadows to March 2025

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows, initially set for November 2024 release, to March 20, 2025, due to the underperformance of Star Wars Outlaws and to incorporate player feedback, aiming for a smoother launch for this important title in their flagship franchise.

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XDefiant Shutting Down: Ubisoft Confirms Closure Amidst 2024 Struggles

Ubisoft announced the closure of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant this summer due to its inability to achieve profitability after struggling with low player counts, highlighting challenges in the competitive multiplayer market and adding to Ubisoft's troubled 2024.

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