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Ubisoft's 2D roguelite The Rogue Prince of Persia is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, with Standard Edition at $34.99 and Immortal Edition at $49.99 (including a SteelBook, poster, and three lithography prints); the Switch 2 version is a Game-card.
Ubisoft-published action roguelike Morbid Metal has released on Steam in Early Access from Screen Juice, offering a 10-hour campaign with three playable characters, roguelike elements, and procedurally generated levels for high replayability; there is no confirmed console version yet, but the devs plan a Year One Early Access roadmap and to incorporate community feedback, fueling hopes for a PS5 port.
Amazon Luna is dropping support for third‑party game subscriptions and the Bring Your Own Library feature, automatically canceling Luna‑bought subscriptions at your next billing cycle. Ubisoft+ subscriptions purchased directly from Ubisoft will still work on Luna through June 10, and games bought outright on Luna remain playable until June 10 (no refunds). BYOL ends on June 3, after which access to those storefront games moves to their native clients; Luna Standard remains for Prime members and Luna Premium stays available as Amazon pivots toward a broader gaming experience.
Ubisoft’s cost-cutting drive, including shuttering Red Storm Entertainment and laying off about 105 staff, is already forcing major titles—like the next Ghost Recon (codename OVR) and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake—to be scaled back or delayed, with insiders warning that further cuts totaling around €100 million could hollow out pipelines across the publisher’s lineup; Ubisoft had not commented at publication.
Insider Gaming reports Ubisoft has ended development at Red Storm Entertainment, the studio behind Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon. At the time of layoffs, Red Storm was reportedly working on at least 10 Ubisoft projects — including Rainbow Six Siege seasonal content, a new Ghost Recon title codenamed Project OVR, Brawlhalla, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Slice & Dice, Splinter Cell, Division 2 audio, Division 3 concepts, Watch Dogs Director’s Cut, and another unannounced project — with over 100 staff let go. The studio is shifting to Snowdrop/IT support, and more cost-cutting moves are anticipated.
Insider Gaming reports Capcom and Ubisoft developers were as surprised as the public by NVIDIA's DLSS 5 rollout, with Ubisoft staff saying they learned about the tech alongside players and Capcom voicing concern over how AI features could affect development and IP; NVIDIA argues studios helped shape the promotional imagery and will retain control over generated assets, but the accounts highlight tension over studio involvement in the DLSS 5 rollout.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal reportedly caught Ubisoft and Capcom off guard, with both studios saying they learned about the showcase the same moment as the public; the episode has sparked questions about communication, developer control, and AI use in games, as Capcom's stance on AI evolves and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang defends the tech amid criticism.
The PS5 patch for Assassin's Creed Unity delivers a smoother 60fps experience with 4K visuals, reviving the game's Paris and parkour design despite pop-in and occasional 30fps cutscenes, prompting a rethink of the original 5/10 verdict and highlighting the title’s appeal for fans of classic Assassin’s Creed gameplay.
Ubisoft’s 60FPS upgrade for Assassin's Creed Unity boosts performance on Xbox Series X|S but washing-out lighting effects in that version; PS5 Pro and Xbox One builds appear unaffected. A follow-up patch is expected to fix the visuals while the improved frame rate remains intact.
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 set a new all-time concurrent Steam peak during its ten-year anniversary celebrations, reaching 26,459 players (up from 14,858). The milestone accompanies new content and a four-week Anniversary Season that includes free access to The Division 2: Warlords of New York, a Realism Mode, and the upcoming Survivors extraction experience; a Division 3 release date remains undisclosed.
Ubisoft confirms a PS5 remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, named Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The announcement includes new concept art showing Edward Kenway on a ship, but no release date or further details have been shared yet.
Ubisoft outlines a busy 2026 for Assassin's Creed: Shadows reaches its final update phase with a March 20 livestream to celebrate the milestone; the team previews Codename HEXE (a darker, narrative-driven single-player) and Codename Invictus (PvP multiplayer) in development, with Jade also in the works and co-op being revisited; a Netflix live-action series is coming; and older titles receive love too, including a free 60 FPS patch for Assassin's Creed Unity on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 and Xbox Free Play Days in early April, while fan feedback helps shape future projects.
Ubisoft formally confirms Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is getting a Resynced remake, sharing artwork and stating the project is real but with no release date yet; the update also outlines ongoing Shadows support winding down, and hints at future titles like Hexe and Invictus, plus mentions Codename Jade, Netflix's live-action series, and a 60fps patch coming to Unity.
Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 pirate-era entry, reportedly featuring substantial visual and gameplay upgrades to align with recent titles. Rumors suggest the modern-day sections could be dropped in favor of pirate-focused action. A release is anticipated by the end of the current financial year (by March 31, 2027). The news came alongside a franchise roadmap and leadership changes at Ubisoft’s creative helm.
Ubisoft officially confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is real and will be titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, with a mid-April reveal planned; the franchise blog also notes Jade and Invictus are in development, and Hexe is mentioned, aligning with Insider Gaming’s reporting.