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Tencent Invests $1.25 Billion in Ubisoft’s New Subsidiary for Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six

Ubisoft has established a new subsidiary dedicated to its flagship franchises—Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six. This initiative is bolstered by a $1.25 billion investment from Chinese tech giant Tencent, acquiring a 25% stake and valuing the subsidiary at around €4 billion.

Strengthening Core Franchises

The newly formed subsidiary encompasses development teams from Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona, and Sofia, focusing on both existing titles and upcoming projects within these franchises. Ubisoft aims to enhance the quality of narrative-driven single-player experiences, expand multiplayer offerings with more frequent content releases, introduce free-to-play elements, and integrate additional social features.

Financial and Strategic Implications

Ubisoft plans to utilize Tencent’s investment to reduce consolidated net debt, accelerate its transformation, and sustain growth of selected franchises. CEO Yves Guillemot emphasized that this move marks a foundational step in evolving Ubisoft’s operating model, aiming to build robust game ecosystems and create new intellectual properties powered by cutting-edge technologies.

Tencent’s Perspective

Tencent’s President, Martin Lau, expressed confidence in Ubisoft’s creative vision and talent, highlighting the potential for these franchises to evolve into long-term, evergreen game platforms that offer engaging new experiences for gamers.

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