UPDATE 3.30pm UK: Ubisoft has further clarified its commitment to big budget games in a new statement shared with Eurogamer. In it, the publisher says it is not reducing its typical AAA output:
“Our intention is to deliver a diverse line-up of games that players will love – across all platforms,” a Ubisoft spokesperson said. “We are excited to be investing more in free-to-play experiences, however we want to clarify that this does not mean reducing our AAA offering. Our aim is to continue to deliver premium experiences to players such as Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Quarantine, Riders Republic and Skull and Bones to name a few while also expanding our free-to-play portfolio and strengthening our brands to reach even more players.”
ORIGINAL STORY 12.30pm UK:
Ubisoft has said it will release big budget free-to-play versions of some of its major franchises – as well as continue its traditional full-price AAA releases of things like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry.
