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Ubisoftcontinues to stand as one of the biggest developers and publishers in the gaming industry, with longstanding successful franchises likeAssassin’s Creedcontinuing to fuel its success. Although criticized for its open-world model,Ubisoftremains committed to delivering experiences unlike those of its competition, in terms of captivating visuals, massive size, and engaging gameplay.
2023 wasn’t the best year for Ubisoft in terms of releases. One of its most anticipated games,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, garnered average reviews, with most critics likening it toFar Cryand chiding itsall-too-familiar Ubisoft open-world formula. On the other hand, its “return to roots"Assassin’s Creedtitle,Assassin’s Creed Mirage,performed a little better, as it not only brought once-departed fans back to the franchise but was also host to one of the best and most dynamic game worlds in recent memory. Now, the developer hopes to prove its willingness to evolve and adapt in 2024 with several highly anticipated releases.
Every Ubisoft Game Confirmed for 2024
Ubisoft has an exciting lineup of games confirmed for a 2024 release, includingPrince of Persia’s first new major installment in 13 yearsand the first open-worldStar Warsgame ever made. It’s likely to be a big year for Ubisoft fans, as some of the developer’s most anticipated titles are hitting the shelves and digital storefronts.
Here is a list of every Ubisoft game confirmed for 2024, along with their expected release date:
While many of these upcoming titles still don’t have a specific release date, they have all nevertheless been confirmed.Star Wars Outlawsis perhaps Ubisoft’s most anticipated 2024 title, though it is merely being published by Ubisoft as Massive Entertainment has spearheaded the game’s development. There are several other Ubisoft titles rumored for a 2024 release, including itsfree-to-play first-person shooterXDefiant, which has been delayed indefinitely by the developer.Assassin’s Creed: Codename Redis also among the list of Ubisoft games rumored for a 2024 release, but the developer has yet to confirm.
Star Wars Outlaws Is the First Open-World Star Wars Game
Somehow, despite many successful releases, theStar Warsfranchise has yet to have its own open-world video game. Both of Respawn’sStar Wars Jedititles have given players plenty of sizable areas to explore, but neither of them can be considered an open-world game. In 2024, Ubisoft aims to not only release the first open-worldStar Warsgame but also what is arguably its most ambitious game yet, asStar Wars Outlawswill extend Ubisoft’s traditional grounded open worldinto the far reaches of space in theStar Warsuniverse.
Because protagonist Kay Vess is an outlaw on the run, Ubisoft’s open-world model fits her adventure perfectly. Massive Entertainment has emphasized the opportunities thatOutlawswill give players to explore massive planets,including known planets such as Tatooine, on their speeder and then board their ship, the Trailblazer, to take the adventure to space. The highly anticipated third-person action-adventure game will feature elements of stealth, a notoriety system, upgradable weapons and abilities, ground and space exploration, space dogfights, and player freedom of choice.Star Wars Outlawsis undoubtedly one of the titles to watch in 2024.
Skull and Bones Continues to Leave Fans and Critics Skeptical
Ubisoft’s upcoming action-adventure titleSkull and Boneshas unfortunately had one of the roughest game development cyclesin recent memory. Development for the game began with one vision back in 2013 and has since shifted into something entirely different from what it was before. Since originally being planned for a 2018 release, it has been delayed multiple times but is finally aiming comfortably at a August 04, 2025 release.
Skull and Bones' long development hell has justifiably led to many fans and critics being persistently skeptical of the game, but news of what is apparently its lackluster gameplay has surfaced, revealing thatearlySkull and Bonestesters quit out of “sheer boredom.“At the same time, publications such as IGN have had good things to say about the pirate adventure’s story and gameplay, especially after recent updates were made to the game. Despite the troubled watersSkull and Boneshas had to navigate, it could very well sail on to surprise the gaming community.
Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red Is Rumored to Make a 2024 Debut
Assassin’s Creed: Codename Redhas been a long time coming — not necessarily the game itself, but the desire and request of many fans to play anAssassin’s Creedgame based in Japan. Now that it’s officially happening, longtime followers of the franchise can’t wait to get their hands on it. However, despiteclaims thatAC: CodenameRedwill be released in 2024, that much has yet to be confirmed by Ubisoft, so fans may have to wait a bit longer.
Rumors ofAC: CodenameRed’s release datebegan circulating after a LinkedIn post made in mid-2023 by Ubisoft staffer Arisa Lagunzad stated that the developer was on the lookout for a partner in Japan to help work on “the biggest blockbuster of 2024.” However, “2024” was removed from the description shortly thereafter, which could mean that either the projected release date for the project changed or Ubisoft simply didn’t want the public to know that specific information. Either way,Assassin’s Creed: Codename Redwill happen eventually; the only question is when.
Where Is Assassin’s Creed Infinity?
Assassin’s Creed Infinityis a brand-new approach to theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. Ubisoft claims it will act as a “hub,” which is reported to contain multiple settings from theAssassin’s Creedseries with room to add more in the future. Its true purpose will shine in Ubisoft’s ability to forego releasing multiple games and, instead, simply add them to theAssassin’s Creed Infinityplatform. It’s bound to be a unique experience for fans of the franchise, but not many details have been disclosed thus far.
Ubisoft confirmed in 2022 thatAssassin’s Creed Infinity, its newAssassin’s Creed"hub,” would be made available around the same time asAssassin’s Creed: Codename Red, which many have expected will at least receive a progress update in 2024. However, with the release date forAC:Codename Redstill up in the air,it’s likelyAC:Infinityis in the same boat. While this may be disappointing news for excited fans, its release is most likely closer than it seems, as Ubisoft has already announced the inevitable release of threeAC: Codenametitles.
Ubisoft is certainly not holding back in 2024, which is clearly seen in the imminent releases of anticipated games such asStar Wars OutlawsandSkull and Bones. While several other anxiously awaited titles are only rumored to be released sometime in 2024, gamers should expect a wide variety of experiences throughout the year.
