Ubisoft's Bold Strategy: New Assassin’s Creed Game Every Six Months for the Next Decade?

Ubisoft has faced significant challenges recently, and its decision to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a clear sign that the company is re-evaluating its approach to game releases. Now, reports suggest Ubisoft plans to intensify its focus on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, with potential plans to release a new entry every six months for years to come.

According to insider Tom Henderson on the Xbox Two + One podcast, Ubisoft has a “strong” lineup of games slated for release, covering major franchises like Ghost Recon, Far Cry, and Rayman. The plan also includes multiple Assassin’s Creed titles, such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Hexe, and Invictus. Henderson shared that Ubisoft’s vision could involve launching a new Assassin’s Creed every six months over the next ten years.

“They’ve got Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Assassin’s Creed Invictus next year, Assassin’s Creed Hexe, a remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, and they plan to release a new Assassin’s Creed roughly every six months for the next ten years,” said Henderson.

As with any rumor, this plan might not come to fruition. However, given Henderson’s strong track record, Ubisoft may be seriously considering this aggressive release strategy. If it moves forward, the franchise could see up to 20 new titles over the next decade.

Originally, Assassin’s Creed Shadows was set to launch on November 15, 2024. Following setbacks and lessons learned from the troubled release of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft has pushed the release date to February 14, 2025.