Ubisoft Has Multiple Assassin's Creed and Far Cry Games in Development, CEO Confirms

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Ubisoft is working on several new entries in both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry franchises, with CEO Yves Guillemot confirming the news in a recent interview.

The French gaming giant has had a rough stretch lately, making more headlines for cancellations and layoffs than for exciting game announcements. But it looks like the company still has big plans for its two most recognizable franchises. Speaking with Variety, Guillemot opened up about what Ubisoft's studios are currently cooking up, and there is quite a bit on the table.

"Under the Assassin's Creed brand, several titles are in development, spanning both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with the ambition to further grow a community that exceeded 30 million players last year," Guillemot said.

Previous reports have indicated a Black Flag remake, an RPG based on the witch trials era, and a dedicated multiplayer game. Last year saw the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated Japan-set installment, which was generally well-received.

As for Far Cry, the series has been sitting quiet since Far Cry 6 dropped back in 2021, which feels like a lifetime ago in gaming terms. The wait, however, might be worth it. According to Guillemot, "anticipation is high, and we currently have two very promising projects in development."

Previous reports have suggested that one of these projects will be a single-player adventure featuring a 24-hour campaign time limit, while the other is described as an extraction shooter experience, which would mark a pretty different direction for the franchise.

Both of these beloved series now fall under Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary that Ubisoft launched in partnership with Chinese conglomerate Tencent last year. Guillemot noted that Tencent respects their operational autonomy and is not involved in the day-to-day management, which should ease some concerns about creative direction being compromised.

All of this comes at a time when Ubisoft is in the middle of a massive company-wide restructuring. The publisher is pushing for around 235 million dollars in savings, has canceled several titles including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and has shut down both Ubisoft Stockholm and Ubisoft Halifax. Layoffs have also hit Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Toronto hard in 2026.

Despite all that turbulence, Guillemot remains focused on the road ahead. "My main focus areas now are our transformation, ensuring Ubisoft's long-term financial sustainability, and delivering games at the highest standard," he stated.

Guillemot also mentioned the Metacritic scores of its games have been climbing from around 75 to the 80 to 85 range, which at least suggests the quality focus is having some effect.