Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments in its new strategy

Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments in its new strategy

Ubisoft Ubisoft reaffirmed its efforts to move toward a more player-centric strategy for its games, while announcing that it’s looking closer into “polarized” comments aimed at Ubisoft developers and games. The publisher and developer has been internally working on changing some long-standing Ubisoft release traditions involving season passes, early access for certain preorders, and launching … Read more

Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft reviews ‘strategic options’ amid Tencent buyout report

Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft reviews ‘strategic options’ amid Tencent buyout report

France’s largest video gaming company has long been seen as a takeover target and has lost half of its stock-market value over the past 12 months. It has been plagued by product delays and the underperformance of some of its key titles. Ubisoft said in a statement that it would inform the market if and … Read more

After Assassin’s Creed delay, Ubisoft exes may be eying buyout

After Assassin’s Creed delay, Ubisoft exes may be eying buyout

Ubisoft Ubisoft recently announced big changes to how it publishes and release its games, and now a new report reveals more may be coming to the company. According to Bloomberg, those familiar with the situation have said Tencent, the Guillemot family, who founded Ubisoft, and other minority shareholders are looking into a buyout to take … Read more

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed to 2025 in launch overhaul

After Assassin’s Creed delay, Ubisoft exes may be eying buyout

Ubisoft Ubisoft is making some big, last-minute changes. The next game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been pushed into next year, according to a statement the company published Wednesday, due in part to the lower-than-expected performance of Star Wars Outlaws. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is set in feudal Japan and has two playable protagonists, … Read more

‘Star Wars Outlaws’ May As Well Be AI-Generated, Lacking Depth, Personality, and Soul

‘Star Wars Outlaws’ May As Well Be AI-Generated, Lacking Depth, Personality, and Soul

The games industry is understandably nervous about AI. Most predictions see the new tech burrowing into the heart of game development, putting designers, artists, musicians, programmers and even game designers out of jobs. We’re not too far away from an entire game developed by AI, and if you want an advance peek into what that … Read more

One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right

One small Star Wars Outlaws moment gets autism representation right

While playing through the first few hours of Star Wars Outlaws, I found myself once again presented with an all-too-familiar trope. ND-5, the game’s primary droid crewmate to Kay Vess, appeared to be yet another autism-coded droid that is typically played for laughs or treated as “other” by the main cast. He is introduced as … Read more

The best Syndicate rewards in Star Wars Outlaws

The best Syndicate rewards in Star Wars Outlaws

You will learn very quickly in Star Wars Outlaws that it isn’t the Empire that runs things — it’s the syndicates. These crime families each fight for power over the various planets you will explore and all see you as a potential pawn in their schemes. Kay has a lot of useful skills and abilities … Read more

Star Wars Outlaws review: Han So-So

Star Wars Outlaws review: Han So-So

I must have been around 10 years old when my elder brother recounted tales of a movie he just watched. He spoke about spaceships, laser swords and a big bad guy with an awesome cape and scary voice. Of course, with a premise like that, I was mesmerised. It took me another few years before … Read more

Star Wars Outlaws system requirements: minimum and recommended PC specs, features

Star Wars Outlaws system requirements: minimum and recommended PC specs, features

Ubisoft has revealed the Star Wars Outlaws system requirements. As an open-world space adventure game, it includes both familiar locations and settings, as well as new picturesque planets and spaces to explore. You can experience these environments with Ray Tracing-based lighting effects, provided your system meets the game’s specifications. So, the question is, “Can you … Read more

Star Wars Outlaws preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder

Ubisoft to tackle ‘polarized’ comments in its new strategy

It’s strange to think that of all the best Star Wars games, not one has been a true open-world experience. Ubisoft is looking to fix that with Star Wars Outlaws, which is among the most anticipated upcoming games of 2024. Taking place between episodes 4 and 5 of the original trilogy, we will explore a … Read more