{"id":104127,"date":"2024-11-16T07:39:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T07:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=104127"},"modified":"2024-11-16T07:39:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T07:39:34","slug":"ubisofts-moves-raise-questions-whats-really-happening-behind-the-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/11\/16\/ubisofts-moves-raise-questions-whats-really-happening-behind-the-scenes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubisoft\u2019s Moves Raise Questions \u2013 What\u2019s Really Happening Behind the Scenes?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ubisoft is navigating one of the most critical moments in its history. The situation is so precarious that the French developer sees Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> as its last \u201cchance\u201d to change the \u201cnarrative\u201d about the quality of its games. This launch will be accompanied by Animus Hub (previously known as Assassin\u2019s Creed: Infinity), a platform designed to host all titles in the franchise. Over the past few days, rumors about the platform\u2019s operation and features have circulated widely. However, Ubisoft has now stepped in to officially set the record straight.<\/p>\n Rumors suggested that Animus Hub would include battle passes, cosmetic extras, and other in-game features. Addressing the wave of speculation, Ubisoft\u2019s community manager Ubi_Waldo clarified on the official Assassin\u2019s Creed subreddit (via Insider Gaming) how additional content will be handled on Animus Hub. *\u201cIt has come to our attention that inaccurate rumors have been circulating online regarding the upcoming Animus Hub (formerly codenamed Infinity). We wanted to take this opportunity to clarify that:<\/p>\n Furthermore, Ubisoft\u2019s community manager promised that the team would share more details about the Assassin\u2019s Creed initiative as the project\u2019s launch approaches. Animus Hub will debut alongside Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> in February 2025, so it\u2019s likely that more information will be revealed in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Amidst the speculation, there is one rumor that turned out to be true: Ubisoft\u2019s possible acquisition by Tencent and the Guillemot family. The company\u2019s situation remains critical, and its leadership is carefully evaluating all options. Should this move materialize, the relevant parties will provide more details \u201cwhen appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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