Nothing is finalized yet, but it sounds like Ubisoft is moving toward some kind of new deal that could involve Tencent.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the first major Ubisoft game to release day one on Steam since 2019. Previously, the publisher prioritised its own digital store, as well as the Epic Games Store, at launch. Late last year, the company brought Assassin’s Creed Mirage to Steam, as well as Star Wars Outlaws, after other stores.

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Ubisoft is seeking investors for a new entity featuring key gaming assets like Assassin's Creed. Learn about potential bidders and ongoing considerations.

Assassin's Creed and Far Cry publisher Ubisoft is reportedly considering the creation of a new gaming-focused entity for some of its core IP.

A new report has come out on Friday suggesting Ubisoft could be seeking big backers for its IPs like Tencent amid floundering profits.

Ubisoft is considering the launch of a fresh business unit to run its biggest brands, that would be part-owned by outside companies.