A French newspaper reports that Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has reached a potential agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group to create new content for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which was released in October 2023.
When asked about these reports, Ubisoft kept their response straightforward: “We’ll decline to comment. We are focused on finishing Assassin’s Creed Shadows and excited for players to get to play it on March 20th.”
The timing matters because Ubisoft’s next big game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, launches in March 2025. Mirage’s creative director, Stephane Boudon, had earlier mentioned possible story expansions: “We have ideas on how we could extend the story of Basim,” though he noted no extra content was planned at that time.
Saudi Arabia’s gaming investments tell an interesting story. Their Public Investment Fund owns 8.58% of Nintendo and 8.97% of Koei Tecmo. They’ve also invested significantly in gaming giants Activision, EA, and Take-Two, plus another $1 billion split between Capcom and Nexon.
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For Ubisoft, this partnership comes at a crucial time. The company is exploring new business options to strengthen its position. When news broke about possible team-ups with Tencent, investors responded positively – Ubisoft’s stock rose 4.3% after reports of a potential “new venture.”
The deal’s impact reaches beyond just new game content. It shows how gaming companies are finding new ways to fund their projects while working with international partners. For players, this could mean more content for games they enjoy, which is a logical outcome of such partnerships.
Recent Ubisoft releases show what’s at stake. Their upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows includes 10 hours of extra content for early buyers, addressing past criticism about game value – particularly after debates about Star Wars Outlaws’ $109.99 premium edition pricing.