Ubisoft set out to host one of its own digital events on Sunday where they announced a handful of sequels and titles that has fans ravenous- among them were Far Cry 6, AC: Valhalla, and more.
The Ubisoft Forward event comes at a time where an assortment of allegations have been made against a handful of individuals at the company, a report that Kotaku covers in great detail. But, we are not here for that, and you likely aren’t either so let’s get to the game announcements.
Far Cry 6
In Far Cry 6, players are immersed in the adrenaline-filled, chaotic world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Become a guerrilla fighter and burn their regime to the ground. -Ubisoft YouTube
Yes, that is Giancarlo Esposito, who you will recognize as Gus Fring from AMC’s Breaking Bad. You can look forward to his performance when the game comes out on February 18th of next year for PS4, PS5, XBO, XB Series X, PC, and Google Stadia.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Gameplay Overview Trailer
In Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla. -Ubisoft YouTube
AC: Valhalla is coming soon to next-generation consoles with no specifications on which consoles in particular nor on what date. Though it is safe to assume it will be available on PS5, XB Series X, and PC, no confirmation on any other platforms.
Hyper Scape is now in Open Beta as of 07/12/2020.
Hyper Scape is an urban futuristic free-to-play Battle Royale where 100 Contenders engage in FPS close-quarters and fast-paced matches to become the next global superstar.
Fight your way through the 7 unique districts of Neo Arcadia, a virtual city featuring imposing landmarks that bring verticality to the next level. From sky-scraping towers to open plazas, from streets to rooftops, Neo Arcadia will push you to constantly adapt to your surroundings and find new ways to hone your skills. -Ubisoft YouTube
Watch Dogs: Legion is coming out on October 29th.
It is time to take back London, and anyone you see in this iconic city can be recruited to your resistance. Corrupt opportunists have taken over and it’s up to you to build a resistance to give the city back to the people. With an entire population of potential recruits and the city’s technology at your fingertips, you’ll need to hack, infiltrate, and fight your way to liberate London. Welcome to the Resistance. -Ubisoft YouTube
WD: Legion is coming soon to next-generation consoles with no specifications on which consoles in particular nor on what date. Though it is safe to assume it will be available on PS5, XB Series X, and PC, no confirmation on any other platforms.
