Ubisoft has confirmed it is delaying multiple titles from its most iconic IPs, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Splinter Cell, pushing their releases into fiscal years 2026 and beyond. The decision, according to the publisher, stems from a renewed focus on improving game quality and ensuring long-term commercial success.

During its recent earnings call, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot stated the company is committed to “providing the best conditions for success” for its flagship franchises. As part of that strategy, several unannounced but internally high-profile titles have been moved further down the pipeline to allow developers more time for refinement and polish.

Delays Backed by Proven Success

The move follows the surprising success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which launched to strong commercial reception after a lengthy delay. Ubisoft claims Shadows achieved the second-highest Day 1 sales in the franchise’s history and broke PlayStation digital pre-order records.

This result has seemingly reinforced Ubisoft’s internal belief that delays, when used strategically, can significantly boost product quality and reception.

What’s Been Delayed?

While Ubisoft didn’t confirm specific titles, industry sources indicate that new entries in the Far Cry and Splinter Cell franchises are among those affected. The Splinter Cell remake, which has seen multiple leadership shifts, is reportedly undergoing a full design overhaul.

Additionally, an internal reorganization has led to the restructuring of various teams across Montreal, Toronto, and Bordeaux, with a clear mandate: prioritize polish over hitting deadlines.

Meanwhile, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, which has already endured years of development setbacks, is now officially targeting a release window before March 31, 2026. This remake, first announced in 2020, has passed through multiple studios and is finally being rebuilt almost from the ground up.

Tencent Partnership & Organizational Changes

To help support its core IPs through this period of strategic reinvestment, Ubisoft has deepened its collaboration with Chinese tech giant Tencent. The two companies have formed a new subsidiary focused specifically on Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Tencent invested €1.16 billion for a 25% stake in the new venture, giving Ubisoft added financial flexibility during this transitional period.

The publisher also announced plans to unveil a revised corporate structure before the end of 2025. The reorganization is designed to improve production pipelines, optimize capital allocation, and ensure that each development team has the tools and leadership needed to deliver high-caliber titles.

Financial Setbacks Signal Need for Change

Despite the bullish outlook on future releases, Ubisoft’s FY2025 report revealed a 20.5% drop in full-year net bookings, totaling €1.85 billion. The decline is attributed to delayed releases and underperformance from some of its live-service titles, including Skull and Bones and The Crew Motorfest.

Shares in Ubisoft dipped nearly 9% following the earnings report, though investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic given the strong pre-orders for upcoming titles and the backing of Tencent.

What’s Next?

Ubisoft Forward 2025, scheduled for later this summer, is expected to shed more light on the company’s roadmap and could include new reveals or gameplay for titles further along in development.

As Ubisoft doubles down on quality over quantity, fans may have to wait longer between major releases—but the publisher is betting that the wait will be worth it.

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