Ubisoft revealed today that it will cancel six games that are currently in development. The company also said it will delay seven other projects. This move is part of a large organisational, operational and portfolio reset that the studio has been planning for months.
During the reset, Ubisoft performed a thorough review of its content pipeline. The review helped the team decide which titles meet the new quality standards. As a result, the studio will reallocate resources and rewrite its roadmap for the next three years.
Why Ubisoft Is Refocusing Its Strategy
The new plan aims to return to exceptional quality in the open world adventure segment. Ubisoft also wants to step up its position in the Games as a Service native experiences segment. In plain terms, the studio will put more energy into single player open world games and less into live service titles.
These changes explain why the company chose to cancel six projects. Only one of the cancelled games has been named publicly: the long awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The other five remain largely unknown. Ubisoft described them as new IPs, a mobile title and an unnamed project.
Projects That Were Delayed
Alongside the cancellations, Ubisoft postponed seven games to ensure they meet the enhanced quality benchmarks. One of the delayed titles is an unannounced game that was expected to launch before the end of March. Industry insiders believe this could be the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Ubisoft has not confirmed the exact length of the delay.
By pushing back these releases, Ubisoft hopes to give each team the time they need to polish the games. The studio believes that delivering high quality experiences will strengthen its brand and keep players loyal.
What This Means for Players
Fans who were looking forward to the Prince of Persia remake will be disappointed. The cancellation also signals a shift away from risky new IPs and mobile experiments. However, the focus on open world adventures may bring stronger titles like future Assassin’s Creed releases.
Overall, Ubisoft is betting that a tighter portfolio will lead to better games and a healthier business. The company promises to keep the community updated as it refines its roadmap.
For anyone following the gaming industry, this announcement highlights how major publishers adjust their strategies in response to market pressures and internal assessments.
Source: Dark Horizons
