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The Latest Breaking News from Vantage Studios

Why are AAA games more expensive to make?

The games industry is going through major corrections.

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Ubisoft appoints three Assassin's Creed veterans to oversee the franchise at newly formed Vantage Studios

Ubisoft has named three experienced Assassin's Creed developers to lead the franchise at the company's newly formed Tencent-funded subsidiary, Vantage Studios.

TechRadar

Ubisoft CEO confirms new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry games are coming, denies that putting his son in charge of them was nepotism

Well what did you expect him to say?

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"Several" Assassin's Creed single-player and multiplayer games to come, Ubisoft promises, plus more Far Cry amid further "restructuring across the company"

It's a mixed bag

GamesRadar

Ubisoft Shares Plunge Over 30% Following Restructure Announcement

Ubisoft's stock craters following the controversy.

Operation Sports

Prince of Persia: The Sand of Time Remake is cancelled as Ubisoft announces major internal restructuring and more layoffs and studio closures on the way

The Sands of Time Remake is one of six projects that have been cancelled in the overhaul, along with seven more that are delayed.

PC Gamer

Former Assassin's Creed boss reportedly sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging his departure was the result of "constructive dismissal" following an "unacceptable demotion"

Marc-Alexis Côté parted ways with Ubisoft in October 2025

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Former Assassin's Creed franchise boss sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging 'constructive dismissal'

Marc-Alexis Côté suddenly left Ubisoft after Assassin's Creed Shadows released last year.

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Tech Brief (Nov. 24): Wingtech Urges Talks to Restore Control Over Nexperia

CXMT unveils new memory products, Tencent buys stake in Ubisoft subsidiary

Caixin Global

Ubisoft says Tencent's $1.3 billion investment in its new Assassin's Creed-focused Vantage Studios is "imminent," in a move that will "accelerate the growth of our 3 flagship IPs"

The deal is "on track to close in the coming days"

GamesRadar

Ubisoft Delays Half-Year Results, Sparks Investor Speculation as Shares Halted on Euronext

Ubisoft delays its half-year results and halts trading on Euronext, sparking investor concern and speculation.

Player One

Uh oh: Ubisoft postpones its quarterly financial report at the last minute and halts stock trading

We don't know what's going on, but something is definitely happening.

PC Gamer

Outgoing Assassin's Creed boss says 'I did not make that choice' when talking about his departure from Ubisoft

Former Assassin's Creed boss says 'Ubisoft asked me to step aside' in the wake of his sudden departure.

TechRadar

Former Assassin's Creed boss says he did not leave voluntarily: 'I stayed at my post until Ubisoft asked me to step aside'

Marc-Alexis Côté says he was offered a role at Vantage Studios, "but it did not carry the same scope, mandate, or continuity with the work I had been entrusted with."

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Assassin's Creed series lead Marc-Alexis Côté leaves Ubisoft after 20 years following launch of Tencent-funded subsidiary – and it's made us a bit worried about the series' future

Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté has departed Ubisoft after 20 years.

PC Gamer

Assassin's Creed franchise boss leaves Ubisoft just 7 months after heading up one of the best-selling games in the history of the series

Marc-Alexis Côté's departure comes just a couple weeks after Ubisoft announced the launch of a new subsidiary that will take control of the series.

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Ubisoft and Tencent form Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary responsible for the development of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six

Ubisoft has launched Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary that will lead the development of its biggest franchises, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

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Ubisoft and Tencent's new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry studio has a name, and it's reportedly already making games

Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and more are being handled by the joint venture

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Ubisoft's new Tencent-backed company is called Vantage Studios, a 'creative house' that will take over development of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six

Vantage Studios is the first of multiple new studios Ubisoft and Tencent plan to launch in the future.

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