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Activision is getting ready to work on a new video game franchise. The company has announced the founding of a new internal studio, dubbed Elsewhere Entertainment. The studio, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, will be focused on a new narrative-based AAA franchise.

Ubisoft’s fast-paced free-to-play arena shooter launches for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 21. Fans can preload it now to be ready for when it goes live, though PC users will want to check out the recently revealed system requirements.

Ubisoft has canceled its free-to-play survival shooter Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland, three years after it's reveal.

In a bid to redeploy «resources to bigger opportunities such as XDefiant and Rainbow Six», Ubisoft has today announced the cancellation of its free-to-play spin-off of The Division series, The Division Heartland. The move arrives as part of a bigger restructuring within the French publisher that's geared towards focusing on fewer but bigger games, such as the newly revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Activision has announced the establishment of Elsewhere Entertainment, a new internal studio headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with additional resources in the United States. It is “exclusively focused” on creating a new “narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise.”

Activision has formed a new internal studio, Elsewhere Entertainment, which is set to create a new narrative-based IP and franchise.

Ubisoft has provided extensive updates on its upcoming titles for the fiscal year, primarily Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws. In its full-year 2023-24 earnings release, the publisher confirmed that both titles would receive “updates” at Ubisoft Forward on June 10th.

As Ubisoft revealed Assassin's Creed Shadows they also released their earnings report for the financial year 2023-2024. Buried among the chatter of "profitable growth trajectories" and "B2B partnerships" was a brief note about looter shooter The Division Heartland. "Ubisoft has decided to stop development on The Division Heartland," it reads, "and has redeployed resources to bigger opportunities such as XDefiant and Rainbow Six." Ah, so this is the games industry equivalent of being summarily dumped by text.

Today, in the middle of its full-year financial report, Ubisoft announced that the free-to-play game Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland has been canceled. The publisher will reinvest in XDefiant and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six instead. Here's the full quote:

Just over three years ago, Ubisoft announced The Division Heartland, a free-to-play entry in its survival-action shooter series. At the time, it suggested that Heartland would arrive later in 2021 or in 2022, but that never happened. In fact, Heartland isn't coming out at all.

Amid all the news and details about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft revealed that it’s stopped development on The Division Heartland. Its full-year 2023/2024 earnings report stated that resources were “redeployed” for “bigger opportunities” like XDefiant andRainbow Six.

Ubisoft has ended development of The Division Heartland, the free-to-play game set in the universe of Tom Clancy’s The Division, the company announced Wednesday. The game was announced in 2021. The publisher said it will divert resources elsewhere, specifically to XDefiant and the Rainbow Six franchise.

Ubisoft announced Wednesday that it would be canceling its in-development,free-to-play third-person shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland, citing a recalibration of its resources. It also said that it would be moving workers at Red Storm, the support studio in charge of the game, onto other projects.

Ubisoft has canceled development on the Red Storm Entertainment-developed free-to-play multiplayer survival action game Tom Clancy’s The Division Heartland, the company announced in its latest financial report.

Research firm Newzoo has revealed what it claims were the top-grossing console and PC games in the first quarter of 2024.

Tom Clancy's XDefiant is almost upon us. Ubisoft is releasing the free-to-play first-person shooter on May 21 for the Xbox Series X|S, the PS5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect. The developer is kicking things off with the preseason version of the game, which is scheduled to last for six weeks before XDefiant's first season officially starts. Ubisoft announced the game way back in 2021, promising team-based matches with a focus on gunplay that will include elements from other games in the Tom Clancy universe.

Ubisoft has finally confirmed the release date for its long-delayed free-to-play FPS, XDefiant.

Debunking certain speculations, an insider confirmed that Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland has gone through notable changes. Until now, an extended period of little to no updates for The DivisionHeartland had the fans worried about the game's fate.

If you're not on school holidays right now, happy stuck-at-work hump day! While I can't magically grant you similar time off, I can direct you to the cheapest escapism needed for when you do knock off. Case in point: a ridic amount of Resis and my usual eclectic assortment of price-mauled modern classics.

In the fast-paced world of gaming, where new titles emerge regularly, one game continues to thrive even a decade after its first release. GTA 5 has once again asserted its dominance, securing a spot among the top 10 most downloaded games for both PS4 and PS5 consoles in the European Union last month, according to a recent PlayStation blog post (April 12, 2024).

GameInformer has shared an interesting preview for Star Wars Outlaws, revealing just how much of a sly fox Kay Vess is going to be.

Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 continues to sell at an incredible rate. The latest report from GSD (reported by GamesIndustry) reveals that the game was once again the top-selling title when considering both digital and physical channels across the United Kingdom.

Ubisoft might be taking this whole stealth thing a bit far when it comes to their remake of the original Splinter Cell. News of Sam Fisher’s return first snuck out at the end of 2021, with little more spotlight than a brief blog post to confirm that, yep, it’s a thing. After over two years of near-silence, it now looks like it might finally be time for Sam to emerge out of the shadows.

Some fans believe Ubisoft has dropped a hint about the Splinter Cell remake.

Ubisoft Forward is returning on June 10, live from Los Angeles, the publisher announced today on Twitter. This is Ubisoft's premiere event to show updates, upcoming releases of announced games, and brand-new unannounced projects. Once, it was part of the various Electronic Entertainment Expo conferences. However, with E3 now effectively dead, it has become part of its soft replacement: Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, which starts on June 7 this year. There's no word yet on which games will be shown at Ubisoft Forward, but we can certainly speculate based on the publisher's known lineup.

Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 fell from the No.2 spot to sixth in its second week on sale.

A skin for popular Twitch streamer Jynxzi has just been added to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. The popular FPS from Ubisoft recently received a major update that brought in a new playable character and implemented reworks for several of the game's mechanics, among other things.

Not quite gone are the days of the zombie survival simulator. Although there are still titles coming out, the releases seem staggered more and more among the wider breadth of multiplayer titles. NetEase Games is looking to change that dynamic with Once Human, a free-to-play online multiplayer title in the same vein as titles such as Tom Clancy’s The Division. We recently went hands-on with the Unreal Engine 5 title on PC thanks to two NetEase reps (Derek Qiu, Head of Overseas Operation, and Peng Sun/Victoria, World and Content Designer) who sat down to talk with us for a brief interview at GDC 2024.

The eagerly-awaited sequel to Capcom's Dragon's Dogma was the second best-selling title on Steam in its first week on sale.

A Ubisoft executive has denied a newly emerged report suggesting that XDefiant is being delayed because of Call of Duty. The official also offered a minor status update on XDefiant as part of the move.

Rainbow Six Siege continues to expand, with its newest season set to add lots of new features, better balancing and even an operator or two.

Valve's online shooter Counter-Strike 2 has reclaimed the top spot on Steam.

Steam has set yet another record for concurrent users online on its platform. Two weeks ago, it had surpassed 34 million concurrent users, and then the following week it hit 35 million. Yesterday, at 14:00 UTC, a new record was set when 36.354 million Steam users were online at the same time, as tracked by SteamDB. These continuous records clearly point to a healthy, growing platform, not just for Steam but for PC gaming as a whole.

PlayStation 5 owners should always be on the lookout for PS5 game deals, even if you already have a backlog of titles to play. If you’ve got some gaming money to spend, head on over to Amazon where there are discounts on more than 450 PS5 games, with prices starting as low as $10. Feel free to browse through everything that’s available, but if that seems overwhelming, read on to get our recommendations on what to buy from the sale. Either way, you need to hurry — we’re not sure how long these bargains will stick, so if you want to enjoy savings while building your PS5 library, you need to make your purchases as soon as possible.

CounterSide SEA server is set to merge with the global server soon. We kind of saw it coming after Japan did the same thing last year. The CounterSide SEA server was run by ZlongGames till now. This strategic decision kicks off on May 16, 2024. Keep reading to get the full scoop!

Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence by Ubisoft has delayed its launch yet once again. The third-person shooter was supposed to roll out later this month, but that’s not happening now. The launch date has now been pushed to December 2024. I know, it’s quite a drag!

Watch Dogs, Ubisoft's open-world sci-fi hacker series, is reportedly the latest in an ever-growing list of video games getting the live-action movie treatment, with Talk to Me actor Sophie Wilde said to be in talks to star.

As video game adaptations continue to ramp up, it looks like Watch Dogs will be one of the next titles to get the treatment.

Valve's Steam digital platform continues to grow in popularity. Just a couple of months ago, we reported that the store had set a new record with 33.6 million concurrent users.

Arknights is rolling out a new story event, Operation Lucent Arrowhead. Team Arknights just dropped a new promotional video for the event, which will feature characters from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. It’s set to drop in China first, so it’s likely to make its way to the global version soon.

Ubisoft has released a new mobile game called Rainbow Six SMOL that offers a new look at the universe of the popular Rainbow Six franchise. Rainbow Six SMOLbrings a new gameplay style and a colorful twist to contrast the serious and dark world of the previous tactical shooters. The unexpected spin on Rainbow Sixcontinues the collaboration between Ubisoft and Netflix as the streaming service delves into the gaming world.

Ubisoft and Netflix have announced that Rainbow Six SMOL, the spin-off of the venerable Tom Clancy sub-series, is now available on Android and iOS.

Ubisoft's newly launched Skull and Bones is not faring well on the review aggregate site Metacritic, where it has received overwhelmingly negative ratings from gamers. Prior to its full release, game testers had already complained about the game.

VR fans hoping for Ubisoft to invest more in the space will be disappointed to hear that the company is not planning to increase investment in VR games following disappointing sales of its most recent VR endeavor Assasin's Creed Nexus VR.

Ubisoft has announced some major changes coming to its video game subscription service, Ubisoft+.

Ubisoft announced new options for those who want to subscribe to Ubisoft+. Ubisoft's overhaul of the service comes alongsidePrince of Persia: The Lost Crown's early-access release on Ubisoft+.

Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League offers an extensive story and co-op, but since this is a looter shooter, how does the end-game shake out? In a Q&A on Discord (via MP1st), game director Axel Rydy offered new details. Describing it as the team wanted to focus on “mastery.”

Remember Ubisoft's Project U? The renowned game developer and publisher first confirmed this project back in September 2022, opening Closed Beta registrations right away and sharing preliminary PC system requirements.

If you were intrigued by Star Wars Outlaws, you might have been waiting on a release date. We knew Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment was working on this next big Star Wars game. However, we didn’t know exactly when the game would arrive. Instead, the developers, alongside Ubisoft, simply offered a generic 2024 launch window. Fortunately, we might have narrowed the release window for the game. However, it’s looking to be later this year, so you’ll have to wait a good while.

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Steam’s 2023 Winter Sale went live today, December 21. Running until 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific on January 4, the Steam sale offers deals on a wide range of PC games. This includes up to 95% off on some titles.

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Video games can be expensive. We don’t have to tell you that! I’m sure you’re fully aware of what new AAA games go for now with the latest-generation platforms. That means we’re being extra cautious about what video games we’re throwing money at when they launch. Knowing what games to pick up as they release and which to hold off on is rather crucial to ensure our bank accounts are taking a beating. So, we like to share the details whenever we come across a notable sale or promo. While not active right now, Valve revealed a Steam sale is coming next week.

Valve has released a new trailer to celebrate the upcoming Steam Winter Sale. The sale, set to go live on December 21 and feature games at deep discounts until January 4, will include quite a few PC titles available at lower prices. Check out the trailer below.

The Day Before went from one of the most anticipated games on Steam to an unqualified disaster. After spending months at the top of the platform’s most wishlisted list, the game’s release on Dec. 7 quickly led to a wave of immense blowback, tens of thousands of players seeking refunds, and the closure of the studio behind it.

Starting from tomorrow through January 5, 2024, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a month full of activities for our PlayStation community. As part of the PlayStation Plus Season of Play, PlayStation Plus members can redeem free avatars for PS5 and PS4 consoles, join eSports tournaments, earn points on PlayStation Stars and enter a competition for your chance to win amazing prizes. Activities for those who are not PlayStation Plus members are available as well.

Zombie survival "MMO" The Day Before has brought us one of the weirdest game development sagas of 2023. Developed by Fntastic, the game has been delayed numerous times, briefly disappeared from Steam after a trademark dispute, and was repeatedly accused of being a vapourware scam, accusations Fntastic attempted to rebuff with a gameplay reveal back in February.

Key developers behind Tom Clancy’s The Division are taking the extraction-shooter mechanics of that game’s Dark Zone and building a brand-new post-apocalyptic shooter around that idea. Their new game is called Exoborne, and it was revealed Thursday at The Game Awards.

The Day Before, the open-world MMO zombie game that’s been at the top of Steam’s wishlist charts since developer Fntastic dropped a splashy reveal trailer two years ago, is finally out. But players of The Day Before say the game that launched in early access Thursday isn’t the game they were promised, and are flooding Steam with thousands of negative reviews.

Starting from tomorrow through January 5, 2024, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a month full of activities for our PlayStation community. As part of the PlayStation Plus Season of Play, PlayStation Plus members can redeem free avatars for PS5 and PS4 consoles, join eSports tournaments, earn points on PlayStation Stars, save on PlayStation Gear merchandise, and enter a competition for your chance to win amazing prizes. Activities for those who are not PlayStation Plus members are available as well.

The Division: Heartland has been rated in Taiwan, suggesting a release date could be close.

Valve is giving away Half-Life for a limited time.

Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is out next month, and despite book-ending the year, it’s still a major title based on the billion-dollar movie franchise by James Cameron. While there is some worry about the enemy AI or ease of exploration given the abundance of details, perhaps one of the biggest questions is why it’s in first-person.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received several new details as of late, from previews and gameplay to Photo Mode confirmed for launch. In issue #161 of Game Informer, Massive Entertainment also revealed that co-op would support drop-in/drop-out features and shared progression.

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The game industry has suffered yet another round of layoffs, as Ubisoft confirms that it has cut 124 employees worldwide as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. The bulk of that number, 98 in total, were let go from Ubisoft's business administrative services and IT in Canada, as well as the Hybride VFX studio in Montreal.

The campaigns in Call of Duty are always cinematic affairs, and enhancing this filmic quality of the storytelling is the CoD MW3 cast.

If you’re looking to get Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on the PC platform, then you might be keen on knowing the PC system requirements to run the game. Fortunately, the wait is finally over, as the official PC system specifications have been unveiled. The development team working on the game has taken to the official X account for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and released a graphic to highlight what your PC might need to hit some of the resolutions and FPS. Fortunately, we have a rather detailed look into the system requirements, so whether you’re looking just to get the game up and running or if you’re after the best visuals possible, you’re covered. 

With 2024 getting closer, Ubisoft has unveiled a list of games that'll soon lose online services. Come January 25, 2024, 10 of its older games will no longer have their functioning online modes, such as multiplayer or leaderboards. However, they'll still be playable for those who've previously purchased them. 

Following the creative overhaul the series has undergone during production, has gotten a new showrunner and two directors with experience in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Ubisoft has reorganized its North American studios around a single core location: Montreal, Canada. 

Call of Duty was the second biggest grossing title on Steam last week.

Do you like to play against the environment, or do you prefer to play against other players? Some games offer those experiences separately, and some bring them together for unique titles. We cover both sides within this list of 30.

XDefiant is the upcoming free-to-play shooter from Ubisoft, which aims to recapture the classic arcade shooter-style game seen in shooters of yesteryear. However, since its announcement, it has had quite a turbulent development, and now it has been indefinitely delayed, raising the question of when players will see the game make its return and when we could expect to see a release date again.

Ubisoft revealed its «fast-paced firefights meets punk rock mosh pits» first-person shooter, Tom Clancy's XDefiant, in 2021. It's a free-to-play shooter that features factions from different Ubisoft properties, like Splinter Cell, Watch Dogs, The Division, and Far Cry. We went hands-on with XDefiant earlier this year and came away impressed with the shooter. Players enjoyed an open beta back in June, and the full game was set to launch in the summer, but now, developer Ubisoft San Francisco has delayed its preseason launch indefinitely. 

Ubisoft and Microsoft have teamed up for a Halo crossover in Rainbow Six Siege.