Originally started by 5 brothers in France, Ubisoft now boasts 35 international game development studios and greater than 10,000 employees. 2017 and beyond looks very positive for Ubi.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Release: August 29
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Two of the most family-friendly IP’s combine to create the next Nintendo Switch system seller. This game will keep the Switch sold out through to Xmas.
Assassins Creed Origins
Release: October 27
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Skillfully framed as “what we’ve been working on since Black Flag”, Origins reveals the birth of the Brotherhood in Ptolemaic Egypt. Thankfully combat looks a lot more varied which is a huge plus for me.
The Crew 2
Release: 2018
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Not just cars, boats and planes and bikes! Be the fastest on all things motorized!
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Release: October 17
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Just like a South Park episode but hours long and interactive.
Transference
Release: 2018
Platform: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PlayStation 4 / VR, Xbox One
Yeah like I need more nightmares about Elijah Wood. I haven’t used my Oculus Rift for a true horror game yet (because I’m a chicken) but it’s nice to see that genre is being developed.
Skull and Bones
Release: 2018
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Literally a whole game based on Black Flag’s ship battles. Might take some wind out of Sea of Thieves’ sails.
Just Dance 2018
Release: October 24
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U / Switch
Just Dance, does what it says on the box.
South Park: Phone Destroyer
Release: 2017
Platform: iOS, Android
Considering the state of phone battery technology, Phone Destroyer may end up being more accurate than they intend.
Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Release: 2018
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Not sure how compelling accessory-based games are post-Skylanders but looks kinda ok.
Steep: Road to the Olympics
Release: 2017
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics DLC for Steep! Not all that s-noteworthy.
Far Cry 5
Release: February 27
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Religious fundamentalists take over a Southern county, your only option is to explosions your way out. God Bless Ubisoft.
Beyond Good and Evil 2
Release: ???
Platform: ???
You won’t be playing this for another year or more so don’t get too excited, but definitely get excited because it looks incredible!
Summary
Actually a really solid presentations with a lot of high points. Felt like there was something for everyone and that’s a pretty impressive feat.
