More efficient use of resources
Although it should continue to act under the control of Ubisoft, it will receive its own and independent management. According to Guillemot, the aim of the undertaking is to use the resources more efficient. I want to create ideal prerequisites for long -term growth, Tencent’s participation should play an important role. Which one does not appear exactly from the CEO’s explanations. However, the still nameless subsidiary should focus on establishing the three brands as long-term platforms and producing both individual players and multiplayer content.
More content for Assassin’s Creed & Co.
Ubisoft wants to invest more in action-based solo adventures as well as regular and more frequent multiplayer content. The new company is also to be fueled free-to-play offer and social features. Ubisoft itself wants to continue to perform as a developer in parallel to the new society and drive both established series such as “The Division” and “Ghost Recon” as well as new brands and technologies. The company wants to explain at a later date how exactly Ubisoft’s future business model works in practice. The restructuring is said to be carried out by the end of 2025.
For Ubisoft, the current path should be the attempt to escape an economic crisis that lasts until the end. In view of the weak numbers, the French had already taken a complete sale to Tencent. According to the report, the new company has an assessment of 4 billion euros, while Ubisoft itself “only” has a current market value of 1.8 billion euros. According to Gameswirtschaft.de, all rights to the three large brands will in future be with the subsidiary, while Ubisoft itself should be involved in the success of the games in the form of license fees.
