We reported yesterday that the largest French publisher (is this still true…?!),Ubisoft,announced the cancellation of the long-in-development,but troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. We also wrote that the publisher made this decision as part of a major organizational restructuring.
The background of the major restructuring announced in the official statement is that Ubisoft has essentially been struggling for years, unable to meet the expectations of investors. Thus, they are now rebuilding the organizational operation, re-aiming their portfolio and creative direction.the goal is clearly to get the company back on a growth path and to become one of the most defining players in the video game industry again.
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Ubisoft Restructures, Focusing on Key franchises
Ubisoft announced today a meaningful restructuring of its development teams, consolidating them into four specialized hubs. This move aims to strengthen the company’s focus on its biggest franchises and improve efficiency,according to a statement released by Ubisoft leadership.
The first hub will concentrate on open-world games, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Immortals Fenyx Rising. A second hub will focus on shooter games,encompassing Rainbow Six Siege,The Division,and new intellectual property in the genre.
The third hub will center on competitive and multiplayer experiences. This includes titles like For Honor, The crew, Riders Republic, Brawlhalla, and Skull & Bones.
the fourth hub will dedicate itself to fantasy worlds and narrative-driven games. This team will oversee the Anno series, Might & Magic, Rayman, Prince of Persia, and Beyond Good and Evil.
Ubisoft did not disclose specific details regarding staffing changes resulting from the restructuring. However, the company stated that the goal is to empower teams to deliver higher-quality games and experiences for players.
