This Week at Ubisoft: Everything Announced at Ubisoft Forward, CEO Yves Guillemot Speaks on Ubisoft’s Future

Ubisoft Forward took place this week, giving players a peek at games launching in 2023 and beyond; Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot outlined the vision behind the upcoming slate of games; Rainbow Six Extraction launched on Steam; and Far Cry 6 joined the Ubisoft+ Classics library. Check it all out and more in this week's roundup of Ubisoft news.

Star Wars Outlaws™ Revealed, New Assassin's Creed Mirage and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Gameplay

During Ubisoft Forward we got new gameplay of upcoming games like Star Wars Outlaws™, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and many more. Other games, like XDefiant, The Division Resurgence, and Skull and Bones offered players the chance to register for upcoming test phases, giving them early access to these titles and the ability to provide feedback to developers ahead of launch. Additionally, our post-show gave players an extended look at some of the games featured, including the Star Wars Outlaws: Developer Gameplay Walkthrough Breakdown and Assassin's Creed Mirage: Developer Gameplay Breakdown. 

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot on a Future That Has Something for Everyone

At Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft revealed its upcoming slate of games, showcasing a future full of rich stories, AAA-level collaborations, and a variety of genres across multiple platforms. Ubisoft News spoke to CEO Yves Guillemot about that future, the strategy behind the upcoming lineup, and what this Ubisoft Forward meant to him.

Rainbow Six Extraction Now Available on Steam

Rainbow Six Extraction, the PvE tactical co-op shooter, is now available on Steam. Squad up with your friends as Operators from the world of Rainbow Six Siege to take on the Archaean invasion; your missions will put you through three increasingly difficult containment zones, each with their own critical objective, whether that's rescuing a fallen Operator, eliminating lethal targets, or collecting samples to help REACT learn more about the threat. Rainbow Six Extraction is on sale on Steam now for 75% off through June 22, and is also part of the Forward Sale on the Ubisoft Store.

Far Cry 6 Joins Ubisoft+ Classics in June

On June 20, Far Cry 6 will join the Ubisoft+ Classics library, a curated playlist of games available at no extra charge to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. In Far Cry 6, you'll explore the lush regions of Yara, a tropical island trapped under the bloody rule of dictator Antón Castillo, and work with the Libertad rebels to undermine and end his regime. Whether you're wielding an explosive Supremo backpack or commanding animal Amigos, there's no shortage of ways to get creative and take out Castillo's troops across Yara solo or in two-player co-op.

Riders Republic Skate Add-On Coming This Fall

Skateboards are coming to the Ridge! Riders Republic announced that the long-awaited skate add-on will be added to the game on September 26 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam. Those eager to get their hands on the skate add-on can register here for an upcoming technical test.  

Ubisoft+ Spotlight - Blasphemous

(Editorial note: This is a series of quick weekly highlights written by Ubisoft News team writers that feature games available with a Ubisoft+ subscription. We hope you'll enjoy reminiscing with us, or perhaps discover something new.)

Brittany Spurlin, Writer/Editor: Blasphemous, an action-platformer developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team 17, was among the recent indie additions to the Ubisoft+ library on May 25. In the game, you take on the role of The Penitent One, the sole survivor of a massacre called the Silent Sorrow in a world ravaged by a curse known as The Miracle. Now, you must seek out the sacred relics that will give you the power to break the cycle of penance the citizens of Cvstodia are trapped in.

The Miracle has turned most of Cvstodia into gruesome and deadly monsters, which The Penitent One will need to fight, either using his sword for melee combat or acquired spells for ranged combat. However, The Penitent One's magic can only be used by spending Fervor, which is earned through melee attacks, so be sure not to favor one method over the other for balanced gameplay. You'll also be able to equip the relics and other useful items you find to give you new abilities and customize combat to your playstyle.

One of the most interesting aspects of Blasphemous' combat is The Penitent One's sword, Mea Culpa, and the rose thorn attached to its handle. The sword was made from guilt itself, and the thorn is there to feed off of The Penitent One's sins. As you complete Confessor Dungeons, the thorn will evolve through eight stages, but beware - the bigger the thorn is, the more damage you'll take in combat. However, you can only unlock the game's canon ending if you evolve the thorn into its final phase, the Cvstodia of Sin, by the time you reach the final boss fight. Fortunately, you can upgrade Mea Culpa to become more powerful as well, helping you to keep an edge over the waves of enemies you'll face in Blasphemous.

You can play Blasphemous today with a Ubisoft+ subscription.

Game Updates

On June 13, Rainbow Six Siege deployed patch Y8S2.1, bringing several bug fixes to the tactical shooter.

• Grim is no longer missing from the Operators roster for the Golden Gun mode
• Fixed an issue where strings of text were missing from Battle Pass progression tab
• Ace's S.E.L.M.A. Aqua Breacher can once again break wooden floors with carpet over them
• Record player in 1F lounge of Emerald Plains can now be broken

For Honor launched patch 2.44.0 on June 15, bringing a number of improvements and bug fixes to Heathmoor.

• Onboarding for new and existing players has been streamlined through clarification in the Trials
• New and existing players can receive rewards for completing all Trials
• Nuxia's Glass Waltz and Jade Ballet are now 300ms; heavy attacks now cancel to Glass Waltz; zone attach now cancels to Jade Ballet

On June 14, Brawlhalla introduced a new Legend, new features, and bug fixes in patch 7.09.

• The Red Raptor, aka The Last Sentai, wields Battle Boots and the Orb in battle, and his stats are six strength, six dexterity, four defense, and six speed
• Cross inventory has been introduced, allowing players to combine inventories from different Brawlhalla accounts across different platforms
• A new Pride avatar is now available
• New Hold to Pause feature has been implemented to prevent accidental pauses in-game

The Settlers: New Allies deployed a client update on June 15 to further improve matchmaking stability.