Ubisoft’s live event, Ubisoft Forward, streamed live yesterday. And with it, a multitude of big name titles have been added to the ‘Coming Soon’ lineup. Ubisoft Forward is the French developers response to the cancellation of E3 earlier this year.
The live event took an in depth look at upcoming titles such as Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Far Cry 6, the new futuristic battle royale Hyper Scape, Watch Dogs: Legion, and others. Here’s a recap of the jam packed Ubisoft Forward event.
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla is a familiar take on an all new setting. You play as Eivor, a Viking chieftain. In response to political pressure and lack of resources, you lead your clan across oceans in search of prosperity in other lands. But that doesn’t always happen peacefully. You will find yourself fighting your way through places your clan may not be wanted, raiding villages and waterside settlements. An all new combat system allows for dual-wielding of any two weapons you wish. Customize your combat style the way you see fit.
Release date: November 17
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Stadia, Epic Games Store, Uplay), Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5
Far Cry 6
Although the official announcement comes to no surprise, we are still excited to see the full announcement trailer featuring Giancarlo Esposito from AMC’s hit TV series Breaking Bad. Far Cry 6 takes place on the island city of Yara. The villain, Anton Castillo, promises to return the island nation of Yara back to its former prosperity while he grooms his son Diego to become the next El Presidente.
You play as Dani Rojas, helping stoke the fires of revolution through guerrilla warfare across the island, from verdant jungles to the urban streets of the capital city, Esperanza.
Release date:
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Stadia, Epic Games Store, Uplay), Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5
Hyper Scape
The new futuristic battle royale from Ubisoft showed some more gameplay during the Ubisoft Forward live event as well. Loot and fuse powerful hacks and unique weapons in fast-paced battles, and rise to become a true champion of the Hyper Scape. For a more in depth look, take a look at our Hyper Scape review coming Wednesday! Players can join the open beta right now on PC. To download for free head here.
Release date: This summer, exact release date to be announced
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Watch Dogs: Legion
The dark web inspired action adventure game is back for another installment. This time you’re playing as a group. Meaning that you’re not just one character. You create a group of well rounded resistance fighters. Each character having their own backstory, personality, and skill set. All of which comes into play as you personalize your team.
Release date: November 5
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Other games including Brawlhalla and Elite Squad were showcased for their upcoming mobile launches. We can’t wait to see what kind of new content comes with the next Ubisoft Forward live event later this year.