Ubisoft, which began a large-scale restructuring in January, has announced that it is developing multiple new titles based on Assassin's Creed and Far Cry through its subsidiary, Vantage Studios.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot discussed the company's future plans in an interview with Variety published on the 20th (local time). When asked about the status of Vantage Studios, which was established last October, CEO Guillemot stated, "Multiple Assassin's Creed titles are in development, covering both single-player and multiplayer, and we plan to further expand the community that surpassed 30 million players last year." He added, "Expectations for Far Cry are also very high, with two very promising projects currently in development."

Vantage Studios is dedicated to Ubisoft's core series: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Partner Tencent holds a 25% stake, and Charlie Guillemot, the son of Yves Guillemot who left the company in 2021 amid criticism, has been appointed to the management team. Since January, Ubisoft has divided its organizational structure into five independent 'creative houses,' including Vantage Studios, and is pursuing an additional cost reduction of $200 million (approximately 288 billion KRW).

CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that Vantage Studios helps each team focus entirely on their respective franchises, which he believes will increase the predictability of the pipeline over time and lead to higher user engagement. Regarding the 'creative house' system, he explained that it is a structure where each house takes full responsibility for brand development and profit-and-loss, including new IP.

Regarding the collaboration with Tencent, he stated that they judged it would provide an advantage for entering the Chinese market, and noted that Tencent does not interfere with general management after the partnership. Regarding the appointment of his son, Charlie Guillemot, he stated that Ubisoft started as a family business and has built its strategy with a long-term perspective, and that this appointment was based on competence, track record, and suitability for the role.

Addressing the restructuring, which caused enough backlash to trigger strikes in France where the headquarters is located, he said it is natural for employees to be concerned about major changes, and that he is committed to listening and encouraging employee participation. He added that it is a time for transparent and open dialogue with labor unions. However, he emphasized that in a gaming industry that is more competitive and harsh than ever, strong teamwork, rapid execution, and close collaboration are essential to deliver the quality that users expect.

Based on this, CEO Yves Guillemot stated that the core of future plans is to balance the company's open-world series, such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and The Division, with live-service games like Rainbow Six. In addition, they are pursuing next-generation franchises based on new technologies and ideas. CEO Guillemot said, "The goal is clear. It is to combine existing strengths, actively utilize live experiences, and go beyond creative limits to bring joy to players."