Despite the strong performance of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which reached over 4 million players, Ubisoft’s financial troubles have only deepened. Following its latest earnings report, the company’s stock plummeted more than 15%, now trading at €9.68 per share.

Ubisoft is navigating one of the toughest periods in its history, and even one of its most successful releases hasn’t been enough to turn things around. Although Assassin’s Creed Shadows posted solid sales numbers, the company’s market value has been in steady decline for years, further dragged down by underperformers like Star Wars Outlaws, Skull and Bones, and other less-than-stellar titles. Earlier this week, Ubisoft’s board of directors presented the company’s latest financial report, which failed to reassure investors.

Following the announcement, Ubisoft’s share value tumbled by 16%, dropping from €11.66 to €9.68. The company reported a €15 million loss and a 20.5% drop in net income. Even the impressive reach of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with over 4 million players across all platforms, wasn’t enough to reverse the trend.

While the title has a roadmap and potential to drive additional revenue in the coming months, Ubisoft has already laid out its long-term strategy. Several games have been postponed to the 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. Titles slated for release in 2025 include Anno 117: Pax Romana, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Rainbow Six Mobile, and The Division Resurgence. The publisher added that “other titles will be announced at a later date.”

The Ubisoft–Tencent Strategic Alliance

Recent developments revealed a major partnership between Ubisoft and Tencent, built on a three-pillar plan to revitalize core franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. The approach includes narrative-driven single-player games, live-service offerings, and a significant push into the mobile sector. Backed by a $1 billion investment, both companies aim to turn these series into “profitable ecosystems” while Ubisoft maintains creative oversight. Alongside these efforts, Ubisoft is continuing its cost-cutting program, aiming to save over $110 million — a move that could entail more layoffs, cancellations, or internal restructuring.

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