Far Cry & Assassin's Creed May Not Return Until 2027

Ubisoft Delays Its Biggest Games to 2026–2027 – But There's a Reason to Be Hopeful

Ubisoft fans, brace yourselves—because your favorite franchises might be MIA for a while.

In a recent investor call, Ubisoft revealed that its next wave of blockbuster games won’t hit shelves until 2026 or even 2027. Yep, we’re talking about those heavy hitters: Far Cry, Ghost Recon, The Division, Rainbow Six, and—brace for it—Assassin’s Creed. While no specific titles were named, insiders and industry whispers point straight to these beloved franchises.

Now, before we spiral into gamer gloom, let’s take a beat. Because there’s more going on here than just a calendar shuffle.

🎮 The Rollercoaster Ride So Far

Ubisoft’s been through it lately. These last couple of years were a wild ride—like, loop-de-loops and all. On one hand, we finally got Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a game fans had literally been dreaming about for years. After a rocky development phase with delays, layoffs, and rumors of financial trouble, Shadows became a do-or-die moment for Ubisoft.

And guess what? They nailed it.

Shadows dropped with glowing reviews and impressive sales. It was exactly the win Ubisoft needed, and it helped settle a lot of the panic from earlier investor reports. Still, the company didn’t take its foot off the gas.

💸 Ubisoft x Tencent: A New Power-Up

Shortly after the launch of Shadows, Ubisoft announced a new strategic partnership with Tencent. Together, they’re building a development fund focused on Ubisoft’s biggest franchises. The goal? Give developers more time, money, and breathing room to create their best work without crunch or corner-cutting.

And that leads us to this week's big news: delays.

🕹️ Why Push the Games to 2026 and 2027?

According to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, the decision to delay these mega-projects wasn’t taken lightly—but it’s one they’re confident about. In his own words:

“We decided to provide our development teams with additional time to create the best possible conditions for success. As a result, we’ll be delivering significant content from our biggest brands in the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 fiscal years.”

Translation? They’re trying to avoid rushing out half-baked games, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows gave them the confidence to do it.

And honestly, it’s kind of refreshing to hear a major studio admit that rushing big games doesn’t help anyone—not players, not devs, not the bottom line. We've all seen what happens when publishers rush games out the door (Cyberpunk 2077, anyone?).

📅 What's Coming Before the Big Boom?

So… 2025 is looking pretty quiet for Ubisoft. Aside from Anno 117, which is expected to be a smaller, more focused title, there’s no blockbuster on the docket. But there’s one bright spot:

The long-awaited remake of The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is still scheduled for release before March 31, 2026. That’s huge. The remake has been in development limbo for years, and fans were starting to think it was vaporware. Now, we’ve got a window—and it’s not too far off.

🧠 What This Means for Gamers

Here’s the thing: While it sucks to wait, this could end up being a very good move.

Ubisoft’s been criticized in the past for pumping out sequels too quickly (cough cough yearly Assassin’s Creeds). Slowing down, regrouping, and focusing on quality over quantity is the right call if they want to reclaim their spot at the top of the AAA game world.

It also gives the studio time to evolve its franchises. Think about it—when was the last time Far Cry or The Division truly innovated? If Ubisoft uses this delay to revamp gameplay, worldbuilding, and storytelling, we might be in for a renaissance rather than a rehash.

🧭 So… Should We Be Worried?

Honestly? No. Ubisoft seems to be playing the long game. With Tencent’s support, successful launches like Shadows, and a renewed focus on strategic development, things are actually looking brighter than they’ve looked in a while.

Sure, 2025 might be a quiet year—but 2026 and beyond? That’s when the fireworks are coming.

So go play through your backlog. Revisit Assassin’s Creed Origins. Try modded Far Cry 5. And get hyped—for when Ubisoft returns, it’s aiming to do it big.

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