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Ubisoft’s The Division Resurgence arrived on Steam as a mobile-to-PC port, but players are criticizing the PC release for a cluttered, mobile-style UI and aggressive microtransactions that feel pay-to-win, compounded by minimal PC optimization and 2019-era hardware recommendations, resulting in a mixed Steam reception (roughly 45% positive).
Ubisoft’s free-to-play mobile shooter The Division Resurgence has arrived on Steam, but players largely view it as a wonky mobile port on PC with loot and progression gated behind daily tasks. The game has a mixed Steam rating, a relatively low concurrent player count, and criticism of its free-to-play mechanics, while Ubisoft continues to back The Division 2, Survivors, and has remained largely silent on The Division 3 after a leadership change.
Ubisoft announced a new Ghost Recon game in development and launched an Insider Program inviting fans to help shape its future, timed with the series' 25th anniversary celebrations; a large Wildlands update was also revealed, though no gameplay was shown and the direction—open-world versus tighter missions—remains unclear.
Ubisoft announced closed insider playtests for a new Ghost Recon title to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary, while Ghost Recon: Wildlands is getting a sizeable update that adds a Predator-themed mission, new Last Rites content, and a tech overhaul with improved rendering and weather options. As part of the anniversary festivities, Ubisoft is also giving away copies of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier via Ubisoft Connect, redeemable by August 13, though the game’s multiplayer servers were shut down in 2021.
Ubisoft announced Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a Web3-enabled turn-based strategy game, will sunset on October 30 after already removing NFT functionality; the publisher previously released a Steam-free-to-play version (Champions Tactics Reforged) and is directing players toward its collectible card game Might and Magic Fates, which includes a cash or crypto marketplace, though community response to blockchain projects remains skeptical and uptake has been limited.
Xbox expands its Ubisoft deal: by linking your Xbox account to Ubisoft Connect, you can claim free PC copies of 13 Ubisoft games—including Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Rainbow Six Extraction, Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion—via the Ubisoft Connect app on PC; premium editions are also available through the Xbox PC app, and you don’t need to own the PC copy to claim it.
Ubisoft and Microsoft announced a one‑way deal: Xbox Store purchases of 13 Ubisoft games will grant a free PC license redeemable via Ubisoft Connect, with licenses rolling out to accounts by August 4, 2026. DLC and season passes cross over to PC, but consumables do not, and the PC licenses will be tied to Ubisoft Connect (not Steam).
Ubisoft reportedly canceled the Far Cry extraction shooter Maverick after an insider leak; a new Far Cry spin-off codenamed Kodlak is in development and described as really ambitious, while the mainline entry Blackbird is closer to release and will include multiplayer; the franchise is also getting a TV adaptation from Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney for FX.
Ubisoft and Xbox expand cross-buy on the Xbox PC App: premium editions and selected add-ons for Ubisoft games are now available on PC, and Xbox console owners can claim the PC version for free via Ubisoft Connect; the rollout covers titles like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with a July 21–August 4 window for existing owners and immediate access for new digital purchases. Update Ubisoft Connect to the latest version; most DLC transfers, but currencies and some consumables are not included, and cross-progression is available for select games.
A new Far Cry game, codenamed Kodiak, has entered development at Ubisoft’s Vantage Studios after the cancellation of Maverick; Kodiak is described as an ambitious open-world first-person shooter with player-driven stories and a multiplayer component, while the next mainline entry, Blackbird, has faced delays but is still in the works as Ubisoft lines up multiple Far Cry experiences.
Ubisoft’s CFO Frédérick Duguet argues that cheaper all-digital PlayStation consoles could offset the industry impact of Sony’s plan to stop producing new disc-based games from January 2028, suggesting digital access helps lower barriers and won’t significantly disrupt the market. Ubisoft also noted Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold 3.5 million units to date and beat expectations in its first two weeks, while reporting a -9% YoY decline in net bookings due to a tough comparison with last year’s launch; the company declined to comment on full-year guidance.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony’s plan to move to all-digital PlayStation should not have a major disrupting effect on the industry, noting that digital sales are already growing (even on PC) and that a disc-free console could lower hardware costs, though more memory may be needed; the shift is likely to bring mixed, manageable impacts rather than a seismic change.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony’s shift to disc-free PlayStation has pros and cons, noting that digital storefronts have helped grow PC gaming and could reduce hardware costs, but also bring downsides like lack of ownership and poorer game preservation; Ubisoft’s own digital strategy and ongoing restructuring are part of the broader industry move, with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced performing well despite the transition.
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold 3 million copies, a week after hitting 2 million, with Steam seeing ~45,000–60,000 peak concurrent players and the remake staying a top seller. Ubisoft also confirmed a New Game+ mode is in the works, though details and timing are not yet disclosed. While it leads among AC remakes for peak players, total sales still lag some major titles.
Ubisoft confirms Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is in early development of a New Game Plus mode, inspired by Shadows and aimed to be a natural fit for the game. Details, including features and a release window, are not finalized as production discussions continue and the team weighs potential rewards and implementation challenges.