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News London's Burning in Watch Dogs Legion Story Trailer
'Ey up
Watch Dogs Legion allows you to play as Roger Moore-style 007 superspy and grandma with a walking frame, so its plot was always going to err on the corny side. This new story trailer confirms as much, as you’ll be up against nefarious security groups and virtual vigilantes. Watch Dogs 2 hit a nice balance with its plot, so we’re hoping...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds Mammoth Online Multiplayer Modes Post-Launch
And an Assassin's Creed crossover with its Season Pass
Watch Dogs Legion will launch first on the PlayStation 4 later this month, and then it’ll be available as a free PS4-to-PS5 upgrade on Sony’s next-gen console a little later in the year. But the Ubisoft open world’s roadmap doesn’t end there, as the French firm has pulled back the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Looks Way More Polished in New Story Trailer
Let's hope it stays that way
Much has been said about the roughness of Assassin's Creed Valhalla since its first gameplay reveal, but the upcoming open worlder is looking a lot more like the finished article in this brand new story trailer. Granted, we don't know how much of this video is touched up (we imagine that most of it is), but it's still...
News One PS5 Game Can Be Bought a Week Before the Console's UK Launch
At least you can look at it
It still feels like the UK and the rest of Europe have been shafted by the extra week we'll have to wait for the PlayStation 5 launch. Made to wait until 19th November 2020, it'll be difficult for us to watch as our US friends get their hands on the console seven days earlier than ourselves. Nevertheless, at least we'll...
News Looks Like Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Be 60FPS, 4K on PS5
Top of the line
There’s no real huge surprise here, but it looks like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on the PlayStation 5, as was also confirmed for Xbox Series X previously. Word comes courtesy of a Eurogamer.de article, where it’s also mentioned that the release will leverage the Sony console’s SSD for...
News Ubisoft: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Development Going Well, Gameplay Coming Next Year
A rare update
Ubisoft has decided to release a statement on Beyond Good & Evil 2, following the news that Michel Ancel — one of the game's original creative leads — is retiring from the industry. It's been a long time since we've seen anything of the project, and it's been in development for years now. But, according to Ubisoft, that...
News Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Retires from Games, PS4 Exclusive WiLD Going Super Well
Beyond Good & Evil 2 also still in development
Industry icon Michel Ancel has officially retired from game development after more than 30 years in the industry. The Rayman creator confirmed the news on Instagram, explaining that he’ll be focusing full-time on his other passion: wild life. “My new project takes place in the real world and...
News There Was a New Splinter Cell Game in Development After All... For Oculus VR
Dammit, Sam
We've been covering Splinter Cell revival rumours for years here on Push Square, and yet we're still waiting for the return of Sam Fisher on PlayStation platforms. The stealthy old man's appeared in games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands from time to time, but other than that, it feels like Ubisoft's got him locked up tight. As it turns out,...
Monster mash
Ubisoft has gone on record saying that it changed the name of Gods & Monsters to Immortals Fenyx Rising because it was a better fit for the game's vision. But apparently, there's more to it than that. As VGC reports, trademark documents say that the name 'Gods & Monsters' was actually opposed by energy drink brand Monster Energy. As...
Take flight
Ubisoft streamed over an hour of Immortals Fenyx Rising following its re-reveal earlier in the week, and it goes without saying that this is our best look at the open world game yet. The video's got general exploration, combat, and quite a bit of puzzle solving. While we do think that the screen's a bit cluttered at times —...
News Switch Between Prince of Persia Remake and the Original Game with Pre-Order Bonuses
Also includes 1989 title
If you'd rather just play the original game on PlayStation 4 than the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, you can do exactly that if you pre-order. Those who slap some cash down early will gain access to the Back to the Origins Set, which includes a classic filter that allows you to switch between the updated visuals...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Can Be Upgraded from PS4 to PS5 for Free
Another one
In case you were wondering, yes: Immortals Fenyx Rising on PlayStation 4 is going the free PS5 upgrade route. The Ubisoft open world adventure is the latest title to follow this trend, allowing owners of the current gen game to swap to the shinier next-gen version at no extra cost. This confirmation comes from the box art for the game,...
News Rainbow Six: Siege's New Season Operation Shadow Legacy Is Live Today
Sam Fisher and a lot of new changes
Amid the bevy of upcoming game news during the latest Ubisoft Forward was also one final trailer for the new season of Rainbow Six: Siege: Operation Shadow Legacy. Alongside some info about the PS5 port of the title, an animated short was played highlighting gaming legend Sam Fisher's re-entry into Ream Rainbow...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
It turns out that Ubisoft had even more gaming reveals up its sleeve than what was shown at its previous Forward showcase back in July, and so it decided to host another instalment on Thursday. This digital event focused on upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles we didn't know quite so much about, so it was packed...
Talking Point Was the Latest Ubisoft Forward Better Than the Last?
French powerhouse returns
Ubisoft has returned with another Forward showcase, this time around focusing on its line-up of titles we don't know so much about. Watch Dogs Legion and Hyper Scape both played a large part, despite being fairly known quantities at this point, but we also got a good look at Immortals Fenyx Rising. That's the new name for...
News Prince of Persia Remake Doesn't Look Any Better in Screenshots
Mission abort
We feel bad because the IP has been pretty much dead since 2010, but Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake really doesn't look very good. It's from a new Ubisoft studio based in India and it doesn't look like the project was given a particularly large budget, resulting in visuals that really don't look the part in 2020. We're sure...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Runs at 4K, 120FPS on PS5
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
When the native PlayStation 5 version of Rainbow Six: Siege launches later this year, it will support 4K resolution and 120 frames-per-second. Current PlayStation 4 players will also receive a free upgrade to the next-gen version, with all progress and unlocks carrying over. This means that the popular FPS is one more for...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds the Iconic Aiden Pearce, Stormzy
Wait, what?
We can't say we ever thought we would write a headline including the names Aiden Pearce and Stormzy, but it's 2020 and quite literally anything can happen. Yes, the UK superstar and the iconic protagonist we all know and love named Aiden Pearce will both feature in Watch Dogs Legion when it hits PlayStation 4 at the end of next month...
News Riders Republic Is the PS5, PS4 Extreme Sports Sandbox of Your Dreams
Steep
Steep is getting a pseudo-sequel in the form of Riders Republic, a massively multiplayer extreme sports sandbox where you’ll be able to ski, snowboard, bike, and much more with friends and strangers. Set in various US country parks – and designed using real-world GPS data – this open world experience will allow you to test yourself...
News Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition Returns on PS4 This Holiday
Epic
There were rumblings that it would happen, and it's happened — Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is back. The 2D beat-'em-up was delisted from digital storefronts when the licensing deal ran dry, and many fans have been hoping and praying to see it return. Ubisoft has announced the title will indeed be made available once again, in...
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Confirmed for PS4, Coming January 2021
From a new Ubisoft studio
Following various rumours and a leak earlier today, Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is indeed a thing and it will be coming to PlayStation 4 on 21st January 2021. If you've already upgraded to the PlayStation 5 by that point, don't worry because you'll be able to play it through...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Lands on PS5, PS4 3rd December, First Look at Gameplay
From the ashes
Gods & Monsters is back, only now it's called Immortals Fenyx Rising. The open world action title received a brand new new overview trailer during Ubisoft's latest livestream, and it features quite a lot of gameplay footage. Well worth a watch if you're interested. While we're not totally sold on the art style (or the new name!)...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward (10th September) Livestream Right Here
Fenyx rising
Coronavirus has really thrown a spanner in the works this year, but the net positive is that we’ve had no shortage of publisher livestreams to look forward to. Ubisoft Forward is the French juggernaut’s take on the Nintendo Direct formula, and after an iffy first episode, the company’s going to give it another crack today with...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Run at 4K, 60FPS on Xbox Series X, No Word on PS5 Version
Hopefully the same
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla will run in full 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second on Xbox Series X, but it's yet to talk about the PS5 version of the open world adventure. This is probably because the publisher has a marketing deal in place with Microsoft, but it's got people wondering all the same. It's...
News Skull & Bones Skipping Ubisoft Forward, But Production Is 'In Full Swing'
Buried treasure
Ubisoft Forward takes place later today, but one game you shouldn't expect to see is Skull & Bones. The game, announced back at E3 2017, has been through stormy waters these last few years, but it looks like the dev team is finally turning the ship around.
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Is Real, Looks Weird
Back in time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, one of the best platformers from the PlayStation 2 era, is getting a full-blown remake – although the leaked assets don’t give the best impression. Spotted on the Russian UPlay website, we get a look at the titular prince and a lady reaching out to him as
Guide When Is Ubisoft Forward?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is Ubisoft Forward? When and where can you watch the Ubisoft livestream? The European publisher is holding a second Ubisoft Forward event very soon, giving us a glimpse at what it's cooking up for us. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the event. When is Ubisoft Forward?:...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Date Confirmed for 10th November on PS4
PS5 date still unknown, obvs
We all thought Assassin's Creed Valhalla was launching on the 17th November — as per a leaked advertisement — but it's actually arriving sooner than expected. On PS4, anyway. Ubisoft has confirmed that Valhalla will release on the 10th November (coinciding with the launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X)...
Rumour Prince of Persia Remake Planned for Ubisoft Livestream
Sands of time
Prince of Persia’s leaked remake, which appeared on a retailer’s website recently, will be announced during Ubisoft’s briefing on 10th September, journalist Jason Schreier has teased. The Bloomberg scribe was speaking as part of the
Rumour Immortals Fenyx Rising Flies to PS5, PS4 on 2nd December
New screenshots of the game formerly known as Gods & Monsters
Ah, the good ol’ Microsoft Store – forever a source of reliable leaks that the Redmond firm seemingly has no interest in stopping. It’s now spoiled Ubisoft’s big Gods & Monsters re-reveal, which was scheduled to take centre stage during the publisher’s big livestream next...
News Meet The Divison 2's New Endgame Activity: A 100-Floor Skyscraper
With bosses and random elements
Wow, it's been a while since we wrote about The Division 2. Ubisoft's open world looter shooter simply dropped off our radar months ago -- but this news has at least caught our attention. During the game's most recent developer livestream, it was revealed that a brand new endgame activity is coming: The Summit. The...
News Gods & Monsters Has Been Renamed Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Will Be at Ubisoft's Next Livestream
From the ashes
It's official: Gods & Monsters, the open world action title from the team behind Assassin's Creed Odyssey, is now called Immortals: Fenyx Rising. For now we'll resist the temptation to rant about how terrible that name is. The game was announced at E3 last year, but we've seen next to nothing of the project since. Fortunately,...
News Ubisoft Confirms Second Forward Livestream for 10th September
Watch Dogs, Hyper Scape, Prince of Persia?
After what was a fairly routine Ubisoft showcase a couple of months ago, the French publisher has confirmed that a second Forward livestream will take place next week on Thursday 10th September at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The announcement trailer states it will contain "new games & big news", so this...
Rumour Taiwan Rating Suggests Gods & Monsters Renamed to Immortals: Fenyx Rising
Ubisoft game name change?
We've heard absolutely nothing about Gods & Monsters since it was revealed the game would be coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PS4. That was back in October of last year, so it's been a while. One thing we do know, however, is that Ubisoft has been planning to change the name of this colourful open world action title...
News Just Dance 2021 Is a PS5 Launch Title, Boogie to Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa
Blame it on a boogie
Just Dance 2021 will launch alongside the PlayStation 5 later this year, Ubisoft has announced. A PlayStation 4 version of the popular dance-‘em-up is also scheduled to deploy on 12th November, with the series celebrating 70 million units sold to date. The game will include 40 new songs and backdrops, including All the Good...
News Permadeath Is Completely Optional in Watch Dogs: Legion
You can disable it if you prefer
Watch Dogs: Legion’s big selling point is that you can play as anyone you please. This means that you can build a squad spanning spies, construction workers, and old ladies. But what if one of your heroes bites the dirt? Are they lost forever? What if you’ve developed a personal attachment to them? Permadeath,...
News Prince of Persia Remake Hopes Reignited as Retail Listings Leak
Sands of time
Look, normally we’d treat product listings published by Guatemalan retailers with a shrug of the shoulders, but when reliable journalists like Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier comment on them – well, you kinda have to pay attention, don’t you? Here’s the story: MAX posted a page for a PlayStation 4 game named Prince of Persia...
News Save $10 on Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs When You Buy on PS4 Then Upgrade to PS5
Plus, first look at PS5 box art
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion are two of the PlayStation 5’s hottest releases, but you can save a significant chunk of change if you purchase them on the PlayStation 4 first. Courtesy of Ubisoft’s free PS4 to PS5 upgrade scheme, you’ll be able to grab current-gen copies and then play the...
News The Scott Pilgrim Game Could Be Coming Back from the Dead
Continue?
Remember Scott Pilgrim? Starting life as an extremely popular graphic novel series, it was later adapted into a movie, with a game running alongside it. Bearing the name Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, the Ubisoft-published title was a pixelated, 2D beat-'em-up featuring the music of chiptune band Anamanaguchi. It was released for...
Hands On Hyper Scape Might Be Too Chaotic for Its Own Good
DualShock deficiency
We'd be hard-pressed to think of a more obvious example of a PlayStation 4 game so clearly optimized for play on PC than Hyper Scape. It actually gets to the point where you question why Ubisoft bothered with the console port in the first place. However, this is a free-to-play Battle Royale title and so the idea of restricting...
News Ubisoft Finds Yet Another Way to Bring Back Sam Fisher Outside of a Splinter Cell Game
Seriously?
Yes, Rainbow Six: Siege is absolutely an excellent multiplayer game, but this is getting to the point of ridicule. Ubisoft is adding Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell fame to its popular online title. The silent assassin will be the tactical experience's next Operator, meaning he is appearing in nearly every game that makes up Ubisoft's...
Reminder Hyper Scape Is Out Today on PS4
What time is Hyper Scape available?
Hyper Scape is Ubisoft's take on a free-to-play battle royale FPS, and it's out today on PlayStation 4. Supporting 100 online players in stylish, futuristic battles in a giant cityscape, the game will be available to download starting today, when its first season gets underway. If you're curious as to what time...
Random You Can Pick Up and Pet Cats in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Selling point
At this point we've seen quite a bit of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in action. But as it turns out, Ubisoft's been keeping the game's true selling point a secret all of this time. Indeed, the company's just confirmed that you're able to pick up cats and give them an extended petting session. This could be a cat lover's Game of the Year...
News Everyone Wants a New Splinter Cell Game, So Ubisoft's Making a Netflix Series
Nailed it
We've been waiting an eternity for another entry in the Splinter Cell franchise. Indeed, it feels as though we're on the cusp of a new game; Ubisoft has hinted at the return of Sam Fisher, and there have been some hints here and there. It makes sense to bring it back, and it turns out the publisher is doing just that -- only, not in the...
News Ubisoft's Hyper Scape Drops Onto PS4 Next Month
The future is now
After making us all a bit jealous with extended betas on PC, Hyper Scape will launch on PlayStation 4 in less than two weeks time. 11th August 2020 is the day to watch out for as the free-to-play, futuristic Battle Royale shooter lands on consoles, kickstarting the game's narrative and a Battle Pass. Senior producer Graeme...
News Ubisoft Cancelled a Co-Op King Arthur Action RPG Because Ex-Exec Didn't Like the Setting
Not much of a round table
On paper it sounds amazing: a co-op action role-playing game -- not too dissimilar from Monster Hunter -- set in the knightly times of King Arthur. Codenamed 'Avalon', the project was spearheaded by former Dragon Age designer Mike Laidlaw over at Ubisoft Quebec, but when Laidlaw left the developer back in 2019, 'Avalon' was...
News Watch Dogs Legion Reveals Its Recruitable Resistance
A-Team
We already know Watch Dogs Legion’s unique selling point, but just in case you’ve been living under a lockdown rock, here’s a reminder: you can recruit anyone to your team. This trailer doubles down on that message, and while there’s very little new on display – well, it looks like good ol’ goofy fun, doesn’t it? It’s due out...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reveals How You'll Switch Between Heroes
Adam and Eivor
Unlike Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, you won’t be tied to a specific gender when you play Viking open worlder Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Instead, you’ll have the opportunity to toggle between male and female incarnations of protagonist Eivor on the fly. It’s all a bit weird, but it’s justified by the franchise’s...
News PS5 Games Published by Ubisoft Won't Cost More for Now
But no comment beyond Christmas
Ubisoft will not hike the price of its PlayStation 5 games this year, although it’s refrained from commenting on its plans post-2020. 2K Sports recently sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing that it will increase the cost of NBA 2K21 on next-gen consoles, charging $69.99 instead of the established...
News Ubisoft's Next Digital Showcase Dated for September
First Ubisoft Forward was a huge success
Ubisoft has confirmed that its next digital showcase will take place this September. The publisher debuted 'Ubisoft Forward' earlier this month, showing off titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion. It also officially announced Far Cry 6. Unfortunately, despite the blockbusters present,...
