‘Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey’ boasts two main characters, ship-to-ship combat
At its E3 2018 event, publisher Ubisoft showed off its latest and greatest, including a sneak-peek at the upcoming Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. During the show, Ubisoft not only ran a detailed gameplay preview, but provided some on-stage commentary detailing exactly what players can expect.
‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’ teams up with Fox McCloud on Switch in October
Starlink: Battle for Atlas, Ubisoft's upcoming toys-to-life space fighter, will feature a very special guest appearance. Fox McCloud, of Star Fox fame, will be playable throughout the whole campaign on Nintendo Switch. Starlink launches on October 16 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
‘The Division 2’ will have multiplayer raids and three free DLC packs
During its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft revealed that The Division 2 will have multiplayer raids that support up to eight players. In a change from the original, the first year of DLC -- three content packs -- will be available to all players for free. The Division 2 launches on March 15.
‘Skull & Bones’ will turn friends into enemies in the hunt for treasure
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones is shaping up to be a major expansion of the naval warfare mechanics introduced in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the demonstration shown at E3 2018 pitted friends against each other. The game is expected to arrives to consoles and PC in 2019, with a beta being held earlier.
You, yes you, can contribute content to ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’
To open its E3 2018 press conference, Ubisoft showed off a new trailer and gameplay footage for Beyond Good & Evil 2, which gave us a glimpse of a familiar face. Additionally, Ubisoft announced the Space Monkey program, a partnership that will let fans contribute content that could appear in the game.
Watch the Ubisoft E3 2018 press conference right here
Ubisoft will host its E3 2018 press conference on Monday, June 11 at 4 p.m. ET. You can watch the whole thing right here with the Digital Trends crew as we react to the latest news and announcements. We expect to see more gameplay from Assassin's Creed Odyssey as well as a few surprises.
What to expect from Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference
Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference takes place on June 11. If recent years are any indication, Ubisoft will have at least a few surprises in store. From The Division 2 to Beyond Good & Evil 2 to the return of Splinter Cell, here's what we expect to be shown during Ubisoft's showcase.
Ubisoft CEO thinks next generation of consoles will be the last
Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot believes there will only be one more generation of game consoles. In a new interview, he stressed that game streaming technology could make them obsolete, though it remains to be seen if consumers will buy into that logic or stick by their machines.
Spartans! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey sails to Greece
Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Odyssey, a game that appears to take place in ancient Greece and feature Spartans. The title leaked via a promotional keychain just before E3, but Ubisoft promises more information will be revealed during the event in early June.
‘Far Cry 5’ DLC ‘Hours of Darkness’ heads to Vietnam on June 5
Far Cry 5's Hope County is filled with activities, but if you're looking to head somewhere else, the game's first DLC has you covered. Hours of Darkness heads to Vietnam for a rescue mission, and assets from the new expansion are usable right now in Far Cry 5's Arcade, even if you don't buy the DLC.
‘Far Cry 5’ boosts Ubisoft’s yearly sales above the $2 billion mark
With its fiscal year coming to a close, Ubisoft only needed a week of sales for Far Cry 5 to bump its annual sales above the $2 billion mark. The open-world shooter more than doubled the first-week haul of its predecessor, with strong sales for The Division and Assassin's Creed: Origins also finishing out the quarter.
Pirate-themed ‘Skull and Bones’ will not set sail until April 2019 at the earliest
During its earnings call, Ubisoft announced that Skull and Bones has been delayed to at least April 2019. The pirate-themed naval warfare game was originally supposed to launch this fall. Ubisoft also said The Division 2 and an unannounced series title will launch before its current fiscal year ends.
‘The Crew 2’ drives, sails, and flies into closed beta May 31
Ubisoft has announced a closed beta for The Crew 2 that will run from May 31 to June 4. The beta will give users a chance to try out the four vehicle classes, including the brand-new additions, boats and planes. The beta will give us a good idea as to whether the technical issues of the original still exist.
Ubisoft shows us how combat will work in ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’
The latest development video for Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been released, and it shows off the game's staff-based melee combat, as well as another look at the game's flying mechanics. No release date has been given for the game yet, but we expect to hear more specifics at the company's E3 press conference.
The Animus Control Panel opens a dev toolbox for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Origins’
The newest update for the PC versions of Assassin's Creed: Origins is a control panel that lets you adjust many of the settings in the game, such as health, enemy awareness, attack strength, and even the number of animals you can tame.
‘Deadpool 2’ director signs on to direct ‘The Division’ adaptation
The film adaptation of Ubisoft's The Division has a new director. Deadpool 2 director David Leitch will start work on the movie in 2019 after he finishes up with the Fast and Furious spinoff. Lietch joins a star-studded cast that includes Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain.
Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher is sneaking his way into ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’
Splinter Cell's super-spy Sam Fisher will be coming to Ghost Recon Wildlands in a limited-time event, and he's voiced by Michael Ironside.
Ubisoft moves free DLC tactics beyond ‘Rainbow Six Siege,’ and it’s a bad idea
Ubisoft has outlined its “Year 2” content plan for Ghost Recon Wildlands, and the company appears ready to turn the game the next Rainbow Six Siege.
The best by far: 10 years in, ‘Far Cry 2’ is still the most exciting of the series
Far Cry 5 had problems blending story and gameplay. It should take a page from the series’ most experimental entry, Far Cry 2.
Here’s how you can complete ‘Far Cry 5’ in just a few minutes
Spoiler alert: Ubisoft has included an Easter egg in Far Cry 5 so you can complete the game in no time at all.
Ubisoft’s open-world racer ‘The Crew 2’ adds planes and boats, debuts in June
Ubisoft' open-world racing game The Crew 2 will release on June 29, and a special edition containing the season pass and a license plate is available to order now.
Ubisoft has announced ‘The Division 2,’ and we’ll get a peek at E3
Ubisoft has officially announced The Division 2, the sequel to 2016's third-person shooter and role-playing game.
‘Far Cry 5’ brings back the series’ map editor, and it’s deeper than ever
Far Cry 5 will see the return of the series' famous map editor. Dubbed "Far Cry Arcade," the mode lets users create their own levels.
Have cash to spare? Pick up this $500 Assassin’s Creed figurine
A $500 Assassin's Creed Origins figure is now available for pre-order. It's limited to 100 units and contains busts of three Egyptian gods.
Get ‘Far Cry 3: Classic Edition’ for free with purchase of ‘Far Cry 5’ season pass
The acclaimed open-world shooter Far Cry 3 is coming to current-generation consoles, and it's free with the Far Cry 5 season pass.
‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ will soon offer New Game+ mode
Assassin's Creed Origins will soon be getting a New Game+ option, according to community manager Dominik Voigt.
Ubisoft backtracks, won’t drop $40 edition of ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ after all
Following outcry from the Rainbow Six Siegecommunity, Ubisoft has announced that the $40 Standard Edition of the game will still be available, as well as the new $60 Advanced Edition.
‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ adds loot boxes, but they won’t affect gameplay
The next update for Ubisoft's open-world shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands will add loot boxes , but they are limited to cosmetic items.
Ubisoft’s ‘Sam’ A.I. wants to help you play video games
Ubisoft and Google have teamed up to create Sam, the first gaming-specific A.I. virtual assistant. We spoke to its creative director Charles Huteau to learn more.
‘Far Cry 5’ on PC will support multi-GPU configurations, 4K at 60 fps
Ubisoft released the system hardware specification for running Far Cry 5 on Windows-based PCs.
‘Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered’ is coming to PS4, Xbox One
Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered, an updated version of the 2014 game, will be coming to Xbox One and PS4 this March.
‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ is now available without virtual reality
Star Trek: Bridge Crew has received a free update, allowing those without VR headsets to enjoy the game with their friends.
The open world is your playground in ‘The Crew 2,’ and we have all the details
The Crew 2 drops a large assortment of motorized vehicles into its open world. Here's everything we know so far.
You’ll have to wait an extra month to join the resistance in ‘Far Cry 5’
Far Cry 5 has been pushed back a month and will now launch March 27, while The Crew 2 will release before October.