Ubisoft Considers New Venture for Assassin’s Creed and Top Franchises
Gaming giant Ubisoft may be planning a new venture to house its most valuable intellectual properties (IPs), according to a Bloomberg report. The company is reportedly seeking investors for the project, with the aim of positioning core brands like Assassin’s Creed at a higher valuation. These plans are preliminary, and discussions with investors are ongoing.
Tencent and other investors are reportedly on Ubisoft’s radar. The company is said to be engaging with existing investors, including Chinese tech giant Tencent. However, Tencent may not be showing significant interest. Previous acquisition talks between Tencent and the Guillemot family, Ubisoft’s founders, reportedly stalled because the Guillemot family wished to maintain control.
The report suggests Tencent might only consider a minority stake in the new venture. Additionally, Ubisoft is allegedly open to discussions with major players like Microsoft and Electronic Arts for IP sales or partnerships.
This new venture could be a strategy to address Ubisoft’s recent financial challenges. The company has faced setbacks with project delays and underperforming games in recent years. This initiative aims to make Ubisoft’s brands more profitable and boost its overall value.
The success of this venture may hinge on the performance of upcoming games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Strong sales could attract more investor interest. However, these plans remain unconfirmed rumors, as Ubisoft has yet to release an official statement.
These claims about Ubisoft’s future have sparked significant interest in the gaming community. The management of its most valuable franchises and the potential impact of this new venture on the gaming industry remain to be seen.