Tag: Ubisoft
News Free 4K, 60fps PS5 Update for Ghost Recon Wildlands Out Now, Included with PS Plus Extra
Or everyone can try until 10th August
Ghost Recon Wildlands, the 2017 third-person shooter from Ubisoft, will get its free 4K, 60fps native PS5 upgrade from tomorrow, 6th August. That’s according to a leaked PS Store listing, which also confirms support for 3D audio, DualSense haptic feedback, and faster SSD loading times. All existing owners of...
News The Whole Assassin's Creed Series Is Now Spearheaded by Valhalla's Director
Did I axe you
Ubisoft knows that Assassin's Creed is one of its safest bets in terms of financial return — and so it's spending a lot of time and effort in making sure that the right people are in charge of the property. The publisher's huge (and still partly ongoing) restructuring has meant that Assassin's Creed now falls under the...
News AC Black Flag Resynced Improved with 5GB PS5 Patch This Week
Blow off steam without the blowpipe
The acclaimed – and best-selling – Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will get further PS5 improvements and refinement from tomorrow, 4th August, as part of a new 5GB patch, v1.0.6. Available to download from around 10AM ET / 7AM PT, the main improvement includes the ability to hide the blowpipe from...
Far Cry 7 still in the oven, too
It's honestly been hard to keep up with Ubisoft's behind-the-scenes plans for Far Cry, which have been reported on for years at this point. But it sounds as though the franchise is finally starting to move forward again. According to a fresh article from Insider Gaming, which basically provides a full overview of...
"Being only digital will help to have a more accessible machine"
While Sony seems unlikely to provide an update on its decision to stop manufacturing disc-based games in January 2028, we’re beginning to learn what publishers think about it all. In a statement earlier this week, SEGA described the shift to digital as “crucial”, but promised to...
News AC Black Flag Resynced Already Outsold Ubisoft's Entire Yearly Expectations
Now sold 3.5 million units
Instead of doing a Square Enix, it appears Ubisoft has actually underestimated the demand for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The PS5 pirate remake has now sold more than 3.5 million units, as per the publisher's latest sales results. This is more copies than Ubisoft expected to sell across the entire year, and...
New Game Plus and more incoming
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced launched only recently, but already, its director is promising more to come for the highly acclaimed remake. Speaking in a video interview, Ubisoft Singapore's Richard Knight is asked about post-launch support for the open world pirate adventure, and while he doesn't make any...
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands Looks Set for PS5 Upgrade at 4K, 60FPS
Along with a new mission
Ubisoft appears to be preparing an updated and enhanced version of PS4 open worlder Ghost Recon: Wildlands, as per a new graphic uploaded to its Xbox Store page. On the listing for the Definitive Edition, an image highlights a "major update" that's yet to be released or confirmed by the French studio, which talks of 4K and...
News AC Black Flag: Resynced Keeps on Selling, Now at 3 Million Units
New Game+ mode in the works
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced sold more than two million copies during its first 24 hours on the market, handing it a bigger launch than Assassin's Creed Shadows. The latest entirely new entry in the series recorded one million "players" (rather than sales) on its opening day, and Black...
News AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Available to Download Now
Get the full patch notes list here
Ubisoft has detailed the first major post-launch update for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, which'll be available to download on PS5 from tomorrow, 16th July 2026. PS5 players can expect a 2.44GB patch to download, and the initial list of patch notes reads like plenty of fixes, tweaks, and improvements...
News Platforming Classic Rayman Origins Looks Fab in 4K on PS5
And features PS Vita exclusive content
Back when Ubisoft announced it was reimagining Rayman Legends for PS5, it also confirmed that 2011’s Rayman Origins would be getting an Enhanced Edition for modern hardware. And here’s our first look at it in full 4K – fancy! In truth, this looks a lot like I remember the PS3 original, which was a...
News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Studio Faced with Layoffs Despite Successful Launch
Fool's gold
Publisher Ubisoft is laying off employees at its development studio Ubisoft Barcelona, many of whom worked on the just-launched Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. These layoffs were planned and announced a while ago, but it's a story that's now resurfacing in the wake of the remake's arrival. A total of 51 members of staff are on...
We might have been heroes
If you were there on day one of the PS4 generation, you probably bought Killzone Shadow Fall and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the system. I also snagged Need for Speed Rivals and a PS Camera at the midnight pickup from GAME, then jogged back to my university dorm to play for a few hours before classes the next day...
Video Assassin's Creed: Black Flag PS5 vs PS4 Comparison - How Does Resynced Compare?
See the PS5 visual upgrades in action
This week's big PS5 release is Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, so to get our site coverage started, we can share a graphical comparison video between the PS5 Pro version of Resynced and the original PS4 launch game. Here we're comparing the opening bundle of cutscenes and gameplay, with the PS5 Pro...
News PS5 Pro Adds Extra Shine to Your Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake
PS5 Pro supported detailed by Ubisoft
Now less than two weeks away from launch, Ubisoft has uploaded the exact specs you can expect from every graphical mode present in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on PS5. To cut to the chase, you can go from 30FPS to 60FPS — and potentially in between — while maintaining a 4K resolution and some level...
This is the end
Ubisoft has blown the lid off the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows — and it's packing a lot more than most people were expecting, including myself. Firstly, it adds a brand new main story chapter that completes the tale of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. The duo will have to face off against two elite Templars who have...
"We might have been heroes"
The sheer number of improvements Ubisoft is promising for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is impressive — but there's one big addition in particular that's got me excited to relive Edward's seafaring adventure. In the original game, Blackbeard was something of a mentor to Edward — a crazy old pirate who had...
News Ubisoft Shutting Multiple Studios, as the News Just Keeps Getting Worse
Winnipeg, Belgrade gone
There’s no way around it, folks: these are tough times for the industry – and, honestly, the world. Reports claim Ubisoft is shutting its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, while restructuring its Barcelona unit to focus on Rainbow Six. VGC says as many as 380 jobs could be lost. There’ll also be internal changes to the...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Done Yet, Teases 'One Last Update'
Coming next week
Assassin's Creed Shadows will receive "one last update", according to a teaser posted on the game's official social media channels. This is despite Ubisoft claiming that support for the game had all but wrapped up roughly one year after its initial release. The teaser for Update 1.1.11 doesn't give anything away; all we know for...
News Rayman Returns in a Stunning Modern Retelling of Legends on PS5
Origins remaster also announced
These games leaked like nobody's business, but Ubisoft has now officially announced a duo of new Rayman projects for PS5. The first and most prominent is Rayman Legends Retold, a reimagining of the beloved side-scrolling platformer with new, 3D visuals. It seems to be largely still a 2D game, albeit with...
News Rayman Leaks Just Won't Stop, Xbox Outs 4K Edition of Origins
French fancy
As mentioned earlier in my piece about Rayman Legends Retold, the excellent Rayman Origins is also getting a remaster. The re-release – which hasn’t been officially acknowledged by Ubisoft just yet – will be subtitled Enhanced Edition, and will repurpose the PS3 original with 4K, 60fps presenta
Rumour Rayman PS5 Remake to Feature Astro Bot, Will Be Revealed at State of Play
Look who's back
It wouldn’t be Ubisoft without a leak or 15, would it? Rumours have been swirling for days about Rayman Legends Retold, a supposed remake of the French publisher’s 2013 platformer – originally announced as a Wii U exclusive, if you recall. Reliable leaker billbil-kun says pre-orders will go live on 2nd June, although there...
News Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced's Instant HUD Toggle Should Be in Every Game
Screen cleaner
It does seem like Ubisoft's gone all-out with Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, given how it's overhauled so many of the original game's fumbles. But sometimes, it's the smaller things that really start to add up. Case in point, the upcoming remake will feature a one-button toggle for the entire user interface. Obviously,...
News 'They're Not Just Filler': Edward Actor Hypes Assassin's Creed: Black Flag's New Story Scenes
"What a joy to come back"
When it was revealed that Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced would sport brand new story content in the form of both character-driven outings and an expanded main plot, questions were raised amongst fans. There have been some slight concerns over the remake's reworked pacing, for example, but Matt Ryan, the actor behind...
Rumour Rayman Legends Remake May Be Announced This Summer
Oh my Globox
Uh oh, we're getting close to the video game silly season, and summertime rumours are starting to emerge. One new whisper on the wind is that of a possible remake of Rayman Legends, Ubisoft's vibrant side-scrolling platformer. This comes from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, who is generally pretty reliable. Speaking on a recent...
News Assassin's Creed Calls Out AI-Edited Leak as Misinformation Spreads
"Nice try"
Misinformation has always existed in the gaming landscape, but there’s been a particular uptick in activity on social media these past few weeks. Initial concern about Sony’s revised DRM approach led to a tidal wave of misleading information last week, almost all of which was debunked once the platform holder released a statement.
News RC Cars in The Crew Motorfest Looks Like the PS5, PS4 Racer's Most Fun Event Yet
RC Frenzy arrives today
The Crew Motorfest is an open world racer that doesn't always get the recognition it deserves, but we reckon its new RC Frenzy update is well worth a look. As the name suggests, the game's newest premium event introduces a handful of RC cars, with unique handling and features that make them stand out from the regular...
Parkour and stealth details, too
Ubisoft has published a big ol' deep dive into Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and its numerous gameplay improvements. The article covers parkour, stealth, and combat, with all three elements having received a rather dramatic overhaul when compared to the original Black Flag. We caught a glimpse of most of...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Invictus Is So Bad That It Could Get Cancelled
Playtests of Fall Guys-esque game doing awfully
Ubisoft is currently running playtests for a multiplayer Assassin's Creed title codenamed Assassin's Creed Invictus, and they're reportedly going so badly that the possibility of the project being cancelled is doing the rounds. YouTuber xJ0nathon first reported over the weekend that some tests were...
It "remains an action adventure" title
One of the marketing beats Ubisoft is leaning into as it promotes Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is, essentially, it doesn't play like the more recent RPG releases. While these titles represent the franchise at its most popular, longtime fans have hoped for a return to the gameplay approach from before...
Initial download mandated
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the PS5 remake of Ubisoft’s iconic nautical open world, will require a download if you purchase the physical version. A disclaimer on the box art for both the US and European editions confirms that the “Internet is required to install the game”. It’s similar to messaging...
Poll Are You Sold on Assassin's Creed: Black Flag's PS5 Remake?
Raise the sales
It may have leaked all over the place ahead of its official announcement, but it feels like the reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced has gone down really well with just about everyone. Associated videos have already racked up millions of views on YouTube, and from where we're sitting, the positivity has been shockingly...
News Assassin's Creed Hexe Development Doesn't Seem Like It's Going Too Well
Director leaves, and more removed from project
Announced way back in 2022, Assassin's Creed Hexe appears to have lost another director amid what seem to be turbulent times on the project. Benoit Richer has shared on LinkedIn that he's now moved away from his role as game director at Ubisoft Montréal. This follows a lot of big changes among...
Doing the business on PS Store
This week's big reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced seems to have gone down exceptionally well with PS5 owners, as the most expensive version of the remake is already topping the pre-order charts. In both the UK and the USA, the pricer Deluxe Edition is currently the "best-selling" pre-order on the PS...
"We're extremely impressed"
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced promises to plunder the depths of the PS5 Pro’s power when it drops its anchor imminently, on 9th July. You can read a lot more through here about how the game is taking Edward Kenway’s incredible original adventure in a brilliant new direction, retaining the spirit of the 2013...
More story! Expanded combat! Better ship sailing!
Ubisoft has today formally announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, after months of rumours and leaks. The remake brings the PS4, PS3 original back in a "faithful" manner, and will launch for PS5 on 9th July 2026 for $60. This new Resynced version makes the pirate classic feel modern again,...
Rumour Ubisoft Cancels Animal Crossing Competitor After 3 Years in Development
Crossed off
Ubisoft has reportedly canned 'Alterra' — an Animal Crossing-style life sim game that had been in the works for roughly three years. No doubt another victim of the company's extensive structural overhaul, the project was apparently shut down just this week. According to Insider Gaming, staff were informed of the cancellation while at...
Rumour Ubisoft Working on Another Assassin's Creed Remake Besides Black Flag
Black Flag remake success could fuel even more
The official reveal of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced is scheduled to take place this week, as Ubisoft brings back the pirate classic for PS5. However, according to new reporting from Insider Gaming, that's not the only entry it plans to remake for the modern era. Without saying which Assassin's...
News Assassin's Creed: Black Flag's PS5 Remake Will Be Officially Revealed This Week
A pirate's life
It's finally official: Ubisoft will fully lift the lid on Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced in just a few days, on the 23rd April. The long, long, long rumoured remake of the beloved PS4 and PS3 title will get its own "Worldwide Reveal Showcase" on the above date, which will be streamed live on YouTube. It starts at 5PM BST /...
Rumour Ubisoft to Give Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Core Dev Team Another Chance
Lost and found
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was one of those games that seemed to go down really, really well with everyone who played it — but it just couldn't shift enough copies to satisfy its corporate overlords. The very highly-rated side-scrolling action game released back in January 2024, and by the end of the year, we had confirmation...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Explain One of the Best Open World Weather Systems in Gaming
'Tis the seasons
One of the best things about Assassin's Creed Shadows — and in our opinion, one of the most overlooked — is the game's extremely detailed weather system. It's easily one of the best in the biz. We suppose that it's the kind of thing many players won't even pay proper attention to, but Ubisoft really did create something special...
Morbid Metal panic
A project that's looked increasingly promising every time we've laid eyes on it, Morbid Metal has finally reached its early access release on Steam. So why are we writing about it? Well, the simple truth is that it's shaping up to be an absolute banger, and now that it's out on PC, we're praying that word of a console port will...
News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Touted to Anchor PS5's Summer, Reveal Next Week
Sail away
What’s your favourite Assassin’s Creed game? The excellent Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, a PS4 launch game, has got to be up there, right? Edward Kenway’s adventure had a cool mix of traditional stealth action and nautical adventuring, and who doesn’t like pirates at the end of the day? In this One Piece obsessed world, we...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Patch 1.1.10 Pushes PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro, Unshackles the Bo Staff
Bo selector
Ubisoft has confirmed that patch 1.1.10 for Assassin's Creed Shadows will drop tomorrow (that's the 7th April), and it's an important one for PS5 Pro users. As promised, this update will allow Shadows to take advantage of PSSR 2 — the Pro's recently upgraded upscaling tech. This means that you should be getting even better quality...
News Assassin's Creed Unity's PS5 Patch Is Put to the Test, with Some Surprising Results
4K-ing hell
Last month, Ubisoft delivered a major update for Assassin's Creed Unity — a PS4 title that's over a decade old — and it went down really, really well with fans. The patch adjusted the game's technical performance when running on PS5 via backwards compatibility. It removed the frame rate cap and provided a noticeable boost to...
News 'A Significant Visual Boost': Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Soon Support PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro
Sharpened
If you're the owner of a PS5 Pro (well done for getting it before the price hike), you'll soon have another major game that supports its recently upgraded PSSR tech. Known by most as PSSR 2, Sony updated the AI upscaling technology on PS5 Pro, and it makes a pretty substantial difference that brings it in line with similar tools found on...
News Years After Announcement, Netflix's Assassin's Creed TV Series Finally Begins Production
When in Rome
Netflix has announced that production has begun at last on its Assassin's Creed TV adaptation. Initially announced back in October 2020, it's been about five and a half years without much of an update — but now we have a slightly better idea of where we are in the show's existence. In a post on social media, Netflix shares that the...
Hands On Assassin's Creed Unity's PS5 Update Has Made Us Rethink That 5/10 Review
Revolutionary
Assassin's Creed Unity was a weird one, wasn't it? Arguably the most ambitious instalment in the series up until that point, Unity was panned at launch — primarily because it was an absolute shambles in terms of technical performance. Our own review of the game, which was first published all the way back in November 2014 — has it...
News Assassin's Creed Unity PS5 60FPS Patch Out Now
Head to a smoother Paris on PS5
Ubisoft has revealed the next Assassin's Creed game to receive a 60 frames-per-second patch on PS5 will be Assassin's Creed Unity. The update will go live tomorrow, 5th March 2026, and will allow the game to run at 60FPS when played in backwards compatibility on PS5. This is just the latest entry in the series to...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Enters 'Final Phase of Support', But 'Surprises' Are Still Coming
Back into the shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows is fast approaching its first anniversary, but unlike its predecessor Assassin's Creed Valhalla, it won't be getting a full second year of support. Confirmation comes from franchise head Jean Guesdon, who states that Shadows is now in its "final phase of support". Providing more detail in a blog post...
