Ubisoft Up to four titles were canceled last summer. Today, Engadget reported that the studio has canceled three more releases. Moreover, skull and bones it will also be delayed. The premiere was supposed to be on March 9, but has been delayed to fiscal year 2023-24. It starts in April that year. We’re ahead of the sixth announced postponement of Skull and Bones. Bad news for video game fans.
The situation at Ubisoft is very complicated.
“Players will be able to explore the beauty of Skull and Bones in the upcoming beta phase. The grace period has already paid off and brought impressive improvements in quality, which has been confirmed by recent game testing,” Ubisoft said in a financial statement. “We think you’ll be positively surprised by the evolution of the players. We’ve decided to delay its release to show a much more polished and balanced experience and give us more time to get it out there.”
It doesn’t end here. Ubisoft lowered its target financial forecast for the October-December quarter. It fell from 830 million euros ($891 million) to 725 million euros ($779 million). Ubisoft also said that Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Y Just Dance 2023 They did not get good results. “In an environment of worsening economic conditions affecting consumer spending, we face contrasting market dynamics as the industry continues to evolve towards mega-brands and long-run live gaming,” said CEO Yves Guillemot.
Impact on the company that develops video games
All these delays and other decisions will have some impact on Ubisoft’s plans. Second, he believes net reserves will fall 10% this year. Therefore, the previous 10% growth forecast has no chance of being realized. In reality, Ubisoft’s annual revenue will decrease by about $1 billion. Thus, you will spend less on new games in the coming years.
Source: Cincodias Elpais
