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News Double Assassinations Will Return in Assassin's Creed Shadows After Almost a Decade
Fans have come up with a cool reason as to why
Assassin's Creed Shadow's protagonist, Naoe, wields both a Hidden Blade and a tanto in the game, and for the first time in nine years, marks a return to the classic double assassination technique from the bad old days. Beginning with Assassin's Creed II, and last seen in 2015's Syndicate, one fan came...
News Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant Disappointments Pour Pain on Ubisoft's Share Prices
Nearing a ten year low
Ubisoft’s share prices have plunged and are edging dangerously close to their lowest point in a decade as investors worry about the performance of Star Wars Outlaws and flailing live service shooter XDefiant. While we don’t know how well Massive Entertainment’s open world adaptation has performed yet, reviews have been...
Rumour Ubisoft Live Service Shooter XDefiant on Brink of Being Shut Down
Just three months after launch
With all the focus being placed on Concord recently — and its increasingly apparent failings — you'd be forgiven for forgetting about XDefiant, the Ubisoft shooter that launched on PS5 back in May. The live service title was met with decent reviews and actually seemed to be doing really well for itself at first,...
Poll Are You Playing Star Wars Outlaws?
Vess or no
Star Wars Outlaws has landed on PS5. Ubisoft's open world adventure — developed by Massive Entertainment — has long promised freeform sandbox gameplay married to typical Star Wars vibes. It's one of the year's biggest releases in terms of potential widespread appeal, but have you decided to pick it up? Admittedly, though, we came...
Review Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
Villainous to the end
Star Wars Outlaws has been billed as the first-ever open world game set in the Star Wars universe; a claim that immediately puts developer Massive Entertainment on the back foot. Ignoring the fact Star Wars Galaxies did it first over two decades ago, it opens the game up to an extra layer of scrutiny: is it even open world in...
News PS5 Fans Who Paid $110 for Star Wars Outlaws Early Access Asked to Restart Saves
In-game trinket as compensation
Increasingly, we’re seeing publishers incentivise their expensive Deluxe and Ultimate Editions with early access. While these bundles generally include additional items, like DLC and cosmetics, many fans buy them because they’re excited to play an upcoming title as soon as possible. That’s certainly the case...
Round Up Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
Just o-Kay
Reviews for Star Wars Outlaws have started dropping ahead of the open worlder's 30th August release on PS5. Generally speaking, the game seems solid enough. Plenty of reviews praise the title's vast environments, and the way that it captures the typical vibe of Star Wars. The visuals are also a point of positivity, with Massive...
Site News Where's Our Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Review?
Gamescom delays our coverage
Right about now, other outlets across games media will be publishing their reviews of the next Ubisoft game, Star Wars Outlaws. We plan to do the same, but we're going to need quite a bit more time before that can happen. While we did receive PS5 review code at the same time as everyone else, assistant editor and Star...
News Star Wars Outlaws Smuggler Makes the Kessel Run, Beware Spoilers
Don't everybody thank me at once
Ubisoft's imminent Star Wars Outlaws arrives on 30 August, but that hasn't stopped one particularly enterprising smuggler from procuring a physical copy of the unreleased game and broadcasting the entire thing on the suitably less-regulated streaming platform, Kick. Given the act's brazen nature and the game's...
News Forget Yasuke, Assassin's Creed Shadows' Naoe Has Parkour Tricks and a Grappling Hook
Playing favourites
Assassin's Creed Shadows features two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. Yasuke has certainly gotten the lion's share of attention, but in a brief clip, Ubisoft has reminded us that Naoe has some cool tricks up her ninja sleeve, including parkour flips and a sick, physics-based grappling hook. On X, we got a short clip showing the...
News Ubisoft Suggests More Development Time Required for Future Assassin's Creed Games
Four years is just right
With Assassin's Creed Shadows set to spring out of the bushes on the unwary in November, Ubisoft says that dev cycles between titles must be longer to find the "right balance". At four years in the oven, Shadows has had the most development time of any title in the series to date, including massive open-world epics...
News Pour One Out for PS4 Exclusive WiLD, No Longer in Active Development
WiLD
In a development that shouldn't come as a surprise but still stings on some level, remember that promising PS4-exclusive WiLD, shown off at Gamescom (a decade ago), and Michel Ancel was involved? Yeah, its no longer in active development. Dredging through the Push Square archives, it seems like it was sort of happening in
News Two Star Wars Outlaws DLC Packs Set for Fall and Spring 2025
Wild Card and A Pirate's Fortune
Ubisoft has today shared more details surrounding the two post-launch expansions planned for Star Wars Outlaws, with the first being Wild Card (out in Fall 2024) and the second A Pirate's Fortune (Spring 2025). Both extend the base game with new stories, areas, and items, available either as part of the season pass...
News Star Wars Outlaws Lets Players Switch Off Guiding Yellow Paint
Trust in the Force, and your own sense of direction
Ubisoft has dredged up some discourse from earlier in 2024, the always-contentious topic of the yellow paint developers sometimes splash in game worlds to help guide lost gamers, and keep them on the golden path. In an interesting twist, the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws will allow players to do...
Preview Star Wars Outlaws Thrives in Its Rewarding Open World
PS5 heavyweight comes together nicely
As part of last month's Summer Game Fest season, Ubisoft allowed press to play Star Wars Outlaws for the first time in a demo made up of three different parts, each designed to justify the game's core pillars. Reactions were quite mixed — unfavourable comparisons to PS Vita game Uncharted: Golden Abyss were...
News Assassin's Creed Protagonist Infiltrates Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Arno, or not to go?
Video game fans watching the Olympics opening ceremony might have spied a familiar-looking figure flitting across Parisian rooftops, engaging in parkour shenanigans. No, you haven't been drinking from the Seine; the hooded and acrobatic torchbearer appears to be involved with Ubisoft, with the Assassin's Creed developer's...
News Ubisoft Strikes Back at Star Wars Outlaws Leaks, Contraband Clip Offers New Hope
The Force works in mysterious ways
Star Wars Outlaws is out at the end of August, and the marketing machine is spooling up like the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive before a hasty jump to lightspeed. Unfortunately, a sizeable chunk of gameplay has leaked, which is always disappointing for the developers, but in this instance, the contraband clip is...
News Aim Your Blaster with the PS5 Controller's Gyro in Star Wars Outlaws
Tilted
Ubisoft’s much discussed open world Star Wars Outlaws game will feature a nifty additional perk for PS5 players: gyro aiming. As many of you already know, Sony’s controller has pretty accurate motion controls built into it, and many players prefer to use this feature to fine-tune their aiming. While the accuracy of a mouse can’t be...
News Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism, Apologises to Japanese Players
Shadow games
Ubisoft has decided to release a lengthy statement with regards to Assassin's Creed Shadows. As you may already know, the upcoming open world title has sparked many an online debate. The game takes place in feudal Japan, but given the series' historical leanings, some onlookers have been quick to point out potential inaccuracies,...
This isn't the delay you're looking for
Last week, IGN published an exclusive look at a mission from Star Wars Outlaws. The video gave us our best glimpse of the open worlder so far, but the reception was actually quite negative. At the time of writing, the demo has 588k views, but it's sitting at just 11k likes versus 31k dislikes. And, as you...
News Star Wars Outlaws Boasts Ubisoft's Biggest Ever Marketing Budget, Strong Launch Expected
Will it bring balance to the Force?
Ubisoft is going all-in on the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, which drops next month on 30th August on PS5. Considering that "Star Wars" is in the name, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that some significant marketing money is going into the project and that the company expects the game to perform strongly...
News Check Out a Full 10 Minute Star Wars Outlaws Quest on PS5
New footage no longer outlawed
As part of its IGN First promotional period, ten more minutes of Star Wars Outlaws have been published online. In this clip, protagonist Kay Vess is tasked with finding a sarlacc tooth, so she seeks out one of the giant creatures in the desert and heads inside. Unfortunately, her hard work uncovering the enormous fang...
News Ubisoft's Driver Isn't Dead, Despite TV Show Series Being Binned
"Actively working on other exciting projects"
Driver: San Francisco may just be the best game you’ve never played. Released towards the tail-end of the PS3 era, the game featured a mechanic named Shift, which effectively enabled you to “jump” between different cars without ever getting out. This led to some interesting gameplay mechanics and...
News Re-Enactment Group Not Satisfied with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows Flag Apology
This is why you don't mess with the Teppo-tai
It seems Ubisoft's apology for using the Sekigahara Teppo-tai's flag without permission has not been accepted. The Japanese historical re-enactment group informed the publisher that its distinct banner had been used in concept art for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, which promptly apologised...
News Ubisoft Apologises for Using Re-Enactment Group's Flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows Art
Don't mess with the Sekigahara Teppo-tai
Ubisoft has apologised for using a historical re-enactment group's flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art and the physical artbook that comes bundled with the Collector's Edition. As reported by Siliconera, the flag belongs to a historical re-enactment group called the Sekigara Teppo-tai (or Sekigahara...
News Star Wars Outlaws Delivers Deep Dive into Its Vast PS5 Open World
Fewer icons, more discovery
The marketing behind Star Wars Outlaws is leaning hard into the fact it is the "first" open world Star Wars game, despite the fact Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was basically that anyway. Still, the experience from The Division 2 developer Massive Entertainment is doing it all seamlessly, which is probably where it would tell...
News Ubisoft Unveils Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition's Physical Offerings
The Collector's Edition comes fully stacked
The anticipated remaster Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is out now digitally, and we quite enjoyed it. However, if you demand a physical copy, preorders for both disc copies and its elegant Collector's Edition open in just a few short days, on 12th
News PS5 Open Worlder Star Wars Outlaws Goes Gold Ahead of August Release
Work on 1.0 version now complete
Star Wars Outlaws has gone gold almost two months ahead of its PS5 release date of 30th August 2024, Ubisoft today confirmed. This means work on the 1.0 version of the open world title is now complete and can be pressed to physical discs while Massive Entertainment prepares a day one patch and post-launch DLC. The...
News XDefiant Season 1 Brings Rainbow Six Faction, Maps, Weapons, Modes
All new content live now on PS5
The first big XDefiant update since the online FPS' release in May has now landed on PS5, bringing with it a new faction themed around the Rainbow Six franchise, three more maps, another two modes, additional weapons, and Ranked Play. All the new content is live now in-game, with the headline addition being the new...
News Assassin's Creed Remakes Are on the Way, Ubisoft Confirms
Aiming for franchise variety
Ubisoft has announced it has multiple remakes of past Assassin's Creed games in the works, which will help boost the franchise's release schedule and allow "Assassin's Creed games come out more regularly". The news came from a new interview with CEO Yves Guillemot, who in response to a question about the future of the...
Bravo, Yade
It’s strange to think that Beyond Good & Evil was a failure on release. It was critically well-received but sales were poor, and it took years to gain a cult following. Now, it’s revered as a masterpiece, gathering a devoted fan base that still pines for the sequel that’s all but passed into legend. Developed by Ubisoft...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Still in Development, Ubisoft Assures
And that's that
Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains in development at Ubisoft, and that's just about all the French publisher has to say on the matter. On the eve of the original game's 20th anniversary re-release, the series' official Twitter account posted a thread all about the PS5, PS4 remaster and said: "Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Hitting PS5, PS4 Next Week
Better late than never
After a bit of beating about the bush, Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition will be released on PS5 and PS4 next week, Tuesday, 25th June, Ubisoft confirmed. In addition, this enhanced remaster will boast enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and entirely new content. Limited Run Games is
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Confirmed for Limited Run Games Showcase
Fancy that, a flying pig
We had a feeling Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition might rear its head soon (despite missing its anniversary year), reassured by the Trophy list that recently popped up online. Well, it's official now: Ubisoft has announced it will share news about the game during tomorrow's Limited Run Games showcase on 20th...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Release Seems Imminent on PS5
Even further beyond
Remember when Ubisoft announced Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition last year after the whole thing was leaked? Well, the publisher said we'd hear more about the remaster in 2024, but it's been silent on the matter ever since. However, the title has now reappeared via a newly discovered Trophy list, which can be...
News Star Wars Outlaws Has a Meaty 30-Hour Main Story
Double that for 100%
Being an open world game, we fully expected Star Wars Outlaws to boast a lengthy runtime, and that's been pretty much confirmed. In an interview with VGC, creative director Julian Gerighty reveals that the main story will take you roughly 25-30 hours to complete. Meanwhile, if you're looking to 100% Kay Vess' adventure, you can...
News Criticised Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Demo Merely an 'Amuse-Bouche' of the Full Experience
"You have to make a lot of choices"
Star Wars Outlaws, despite looking absolutely fantastic during Ubisoft’s livestream earlier this week, has been criticised for feeling a bit dated. One preview compared the release unfavourably to Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the PS Vita exclusive spin-
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
Action or stealth?
The Assassin's Creed series got its start with a heavy emphasis on stealth, and while it stuck with that formula for many games, it eventually pivoted to a full-on action RPG. Whether you're into the earlier titles, the larger-scale RPGs, or both, this shift has resulted in a somewhat split fanbase. Assassin's Creed Shadows, with...
Nyxed
We absolutely loved 2011’s launch game Uncharted: Golden Abyss on PS Vita, but it’s not necessarily a release you’d want your tentpole AAA title to be compared to. In the aftermath of last night’s Ubisoft Forward livestream, where Star Wars Outlaws looked largely outstanding in our opinion, media has been publishing impressions – and...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Smaller' Open World Map Is Still a Healthy Chunk of Japan
Culture capital
It's been said for a while now that Assassin's Creed Shadows will have a smaller open world map than its immediate 'RPG' predecessors, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Word on the street is that it'll be more comparable to the map from Assassin's Creed Origins, which was still big, but perhaps wasn't quite as...
News Sailing Sim Skull & Bones Adds Actual Dragons on PS5 in Upcoming Update
Dragon quest
As long as there are players still logging in, Ubisoft will provide content for them. Skull and Bones may not have set the sales charts alight, then, but the French publisher remains committed to the sailing sim’s roadmap, with a fair amount of new content on the way. Season 2, available now, centres on a new narrative arc, featuring...
News Free PS5 FPS XDefiant Reloads with Tons of Content for Season 1
Under siege
XDefiant, ridiculed upon its original reveal, appears here to stay: it’s currently one of the most popular games on PS5, and with French publisher Ubisoft behind it, you just know it’s going to grow and grow for years to come. Case in point: the title’s first season, set to release on 2nd July, is bringing an absolute ton of new...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora DLC The Sky Breaker Pierces PS5 in July
You'll Na'vi know if you never go
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is mounting up for its first DLC story pack, and Ubisoft has given us our first look at The Sky Breaker, which will see a mysterious shadow looming in the sky, threatening the Na'vi clans, who really can't seem to catch a break. It arrives on PS5 next month, on 16 July. The Sky Breaker...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Seemingly Vapourware After Another No-Show at Ubisoft Forward
Put us out of our misery
We aren't sure who is holding out hope for Beyond Good & Evil 2 at this point; in 2022, we brought you the news that the game had taken the dubious honour of being in development for longer than literally any game ever, at 16 (now 18) years. Another Ubisoft Forward showcase has been and gone, and still no word. As
News Forge an Empire Like No Other in Anno 117: Pax Romana on PS5
Build it, and they will come
Ubisoft has announced that the next game in its beloved city-building Anno series, Anno 117: Pax Romana, will bask in the majesty of The Eternal City itself. Players will assume the role of a governor during the glory days of the Roman Empire in 117 AD. We got a light-hearted live-action trailer as a teaser, with the...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024?
Bringing the big guns
Looking for what was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024? The French publisher hosted the most traditional E3 press conference of the season this year, with a live orchestra and actual on-stage presentations. It also had some pretty meaty game demos to show for PS5 titles that will release imminently. Here's everything it...
News Monopoly Gets a Massive Makeover on PS5, PS4
Build 'em up
Ubisoft is making a brand-new Monopoly game for PS5 and PS4, and you can expect it to pass go at some point in September. Judging from the gameplay footage, this will stay faithful to the traditional board game experience, it’s just adding some genuinely beautiful visuals and animations to mix. Your dice can even accidentally roll...
News Big Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update Out Now, Story DLC Drops in September
Beneath the mask
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may not subscribe to Ubisoft's trademark open world and live service formula, but that isn't stopping the developer from giving the game a lot of post-launch support. Confirmed during the company's summer showcase, the action platformer has a new 'Divine Trials' update — which is out now — and...
News The Crew Motorfest Is Adding an Entire Island for Free Because It's a Ubisoft Game
L'why not?
Say what you will about Ubisoft, it knows how to dish out decent post-release support. There’s only so many articles we can write here at Push Square, so we’ll gloss over some additional news to make our point: For Honor, now over eight years old, is still getting meaningful content updates on PS4. That gives you some kind of...
News Star Wars Outlaws Demos Out of This Galaxy PS5 Gameplay
The Empire strikes back
In many ways, Star Wars Outlaws is another Ubisoft game, with many of the same systems and mechanics you’ll already be familiar with – but that doesn’t mean it’s not impressive. This game appears to have some of the most densely populated, gorgeously detailed sandbox environments we’ve seen on PS5 to date – and if...
