Ubisoft and Tencent have launched a new game development subsidiary named Vantage Studios, tasked with developing titles for major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. This studio brings together 2,300 employees from various Ubisoft teams across several locations, including Montreal and Sofia. Led by Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot, Vantage Studios allows teams more creative freedom by adopting a decentralized structure. This move is part of Ubisoft's effort to strengthen its performance, following a challenging period, with Tencent holding a 25% advisory stake in the new entity.
What is Vantage Studios and what franchises will it develop for?Vantage Studios is a new subsidiary founded by Ubisoft and Tencent, focused on the development of games for popular franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. It aims to provide teams greater ownership and creative flexibility in their projects.
Assassin's Creed has been a cornerstone of Ubisoft's portfolio since its debut in 2007, known for its immersive historical settings and complex narratives. Fans can expect fresh innovations and updates from Vantage Studios that align with modern gaming demands while maintaining the essence of this beloved franchise.
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Interesting to see how this creative freedom approach will translate when working with such established IPs. Hope this means we'll see more experimental gameplay modes rather than just narrative twists.
Honestly, seeing a massive studio like this adopt a decentralized structure is a bold move that could really shake up how these blockbuster franchises feel. If they nail the creative freedom angle, we might finally get some truly fresh takes on these established worlds.