Ubisoft Has Delayed Multiple Games To “Create The Best Conditions For Success”

Ubisoft’s latest earnings report shows that the publisher has delayed multiple games into 2026 and beyond.

After a tumultuous few years, Ubisoft has found much-need success with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While no concrete sales metrics were shared, the Full-Year 2024-25 Earings reports intimated that the latest instalment in the long-running historical action game was favourable in Ubisoft’s eyes. “Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20, delivering the second-highest day-one sales revenue in franchise history—second only to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla—and setting a new record for Ubisoft’s day-one performance on the PlayStation digital store.”

The success of AC Shadows isn’t the interesting takeaway from Ubisoft’s earnings report, however. Ubisoft Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Yves Guillemot stated within the report, confirming that multiple projects have been pushed back into 2026 at the earliest. “After a review of our pipeline, we have decided to provide additional development time to some of our biggest productions in order to create the best conditions for success. As a consequence, FY2026-27 and FY2027-28 will see significant content coming from our largest brands.”

No specifics were provided, but it’s relatively safe to assume that these projects include Assassin’s Creed Hexe and the rumoured Far Cry 7.

The real standout comment, for me at least, comes earlier in Guillemot’s statement. “Aware of the challenges ahead, we took decisive steps to continue strengthening the company’s future. The launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was a defining moment. It reaffirmed the power of the Assassin’s Creed brand, with a highly favourable community response from long-time fans and new players alike.“

So far, so corporate speak.

It’s this next part that’s bound to send a shiver up every Ubisoft employee’s spine. “It reaffirmed the power of the Assassin’s Creed brand, with a highly favourable community response from long-time fans and new players alike. We also completed our initial cost-saving program ahead of schedule. We are committed to going further, with additional savings of at least €100m over the next two years to drive structural efficiencies and reinforce the foundations of our organization.”

But just what is old mate Yves talking about here? I hear you say. Well, he’s largely talking about axing jobs. Later in the report, we learn more about the cost-saving program. Already ahead of targets, the company’s cost-saving program looks to secure another €100m over the next two years by means of investing and “ongoing targeted restructurings.” Oh, and the report delicately outlines the 3,000 employees who have already been “restructured” out of a job to help save the gaming giant €200m.

Nice.

Anyway, talk to us about the delays in the comments or on our social media, I guess. Or we can chat about corporate consolidation if you’d prefer.