Ubisoft is taking a new approach with its biggest game franchises, opting for longer development cycles after a positive response to the delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
The company originally planned to release Shadows in November 2024, but it was pushed to March 2025 to give the team more time to polish the game. That move, according to Ubisoft, paid off, and now the studio is applying the same strategy across other major titles.
In its latest earnings report, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced that several of the company’s most anticipated games are being delayed to either the fiscal year ending March 2027 or the one ending March 2028. That’s right, some of the biggest titles won’t arrive for another two or three years.
“After a review of our pipeline, we have decided to provide additional development time to some of our biggest productions in order to create the best conditions for success,” Guillemot said. He noted that FY2026–27 and FY2027–28 will feature “significant content coming from our largest brands.”
While he didn’t drop exact names, Guillemot clearly hinted at franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, The Division, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six being among the delayed titles. These are some of Ubisoft’s flagship series, and pushing them back suggests the company is doubling down on quality over rushed timelines.
This shift in strategy comes after fans and critics responded well to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows delay, seeing it as a positive move for game quality. Ubisoft seems to be recognizing that releasing polished, well-built games leads to stronger reception and better long-term sales.
Looking ahead to more immediate releases, Ubisoft has a lineup of games scheduled to launch before the end of its current fiscal year on March 31, 2026. That includes the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Rainbow Six Mobile, and The Division Resurgence. Guillemot also teased additional unannounced titles that are still on the way during this timeframe.
The decision to hold back some of the biggest games might be frustrating for fans eager for the next Far Cry or Rainbow Six, but it signals a serious focus on long-term quality. In a market full of rushed and broken releases, Ubisoft’s decision to play the long game could be what sets it apart.
Bottom line: don’t expect the next big Ubisoft blockbuster in the next year or two, but when it arrives, it just might be worth the wait.
