Ubisoft, Tencent and IPs

Ubisoft Considers Backing From Big Companies Like Tencent To House its IPs
A new report has come out on Friday suggesting Ubisoft could be seeking big backers for its IPs like Tencent amid floundering profits.
Ubisoft is reportedly considering a Tencent-backed future for Assassin’s Creed and more
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the first major Ubisoft game to release day one on Steam since 2019. Previously, the publisher prioritised its own digital store, as well as the Epic Games Store, at launch. Late last year, the company brought Assassin’s Creed Mirage to Steam, as well as Star Wars Outlaws, after other stores.
Looks Like Ubisoft Could Be Taking Bids On A Separate Gaming Entity Based On Some Of The Company's Core IPs
Today, according to a report by Bloomberg, Ubisoft seems to be entertaining that last option and is currently looking for bids from companies that may wish to be minority stakeholders in the new entity.
Ubisoft weighs new entity including some of its core gaming IP, Bloomberg says
Ubisoft (UBSFY) is weighing bringing in investors to a new entity that will include some of its biggest video game IP, including “Assassin’s
Ubisoft Reportedly Considering New Gaming Entity for Core IP
Assassin's Creed and Far Cry publisher Ubisoft is reportedly considering the creation of a new gaming-focused entity for some of its core IP.
Ubisoft reportedly considering fresh business to own Assassin's Creed and other big franchises, co-owned by others like Tencent
Ubisoft is considering the launch of a fresh business unit to run its biggest brands, that would be part-owned by outside companies.
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Ubisoft to spawn business managing its IPs that's worth more than Ubisoft
Ubisoft is reportedly looking for investors in a new business dedicated to managing its biggest IPs such as Assassin's Creed, ...
Ubisoft is reportedly talking to Tencent about creating a new business entity to manage Assassin's Creed and other big games
Nothing is finalized yet, but it sounds like Ubisoft is moving toward some kind of new deal that could involve Tencent.
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Report: Ubisoft Plans to Start New Company Where It Will Offload Key IPs To
Ubisoft is considering creating a new entity that would include its biggest video game properties, like Assassin’s Creed.
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Chinese Firm Deemed a Major Threat by U.S. Department of Defense Planning Ubisoft Takeover (Report)
Tencent’s addition to the U.S. Defense Department’s list complicates Ubisoft buyout talks. Could the Chinese gaming giant ...
Assassin’s Creed Creator Ubisoft Said to Seek Gaming Backers
Ubisoft Entertainment SA is looking to bring in investors to a new entity that will include some of its core video-gaming ...
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Ubisoft accused of hiding the fact that Microsoft, EA and others are interested in buying its brands
One of Ubisoft's investors accuses the company not only of disastrous management, but also of failing to inform investors ...
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Ubisoft accused of hiding Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC from shareholders, sparking protests
Ubisoft is accused of talking to Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and other publishers about acquiring IPs from Ubisoft without informing shareholders.
Former Ubisoft Execs Go On Trial Over Toxic Workplace As Union Calls For CEO To Be Tried For Complicity
Three ex Ubisoft execs have gone on trial over toxic culture in Paris as Solidaires Informatique calls for Yves Guillemot to ...
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Ubisoft Entertainment wants investors for a new video game that will incorporate Assassin’s Creed
Ubisoft seeks investors for a new gaming venture featuring Assassin’s Creed, with Tencent among potential bidders.