The summer of gaming continued with Ubisoft’s dedicated showcase on Monday.Ubisoft Forwardbroke down the publisher’s upcoming slate across an 80-minute main show and a 15-minute light preshow. There weren’t any surprises, but we got extended looks at some previously announced games. There were gameplay and story reveals forAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora,The Crew Motorfest, andAssassin’s Creed Mirage, which had all been teased already.Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownandStar Wars:Outlawswere both announced just days earlier and also got some longer deep dives during the showcase.
When it comes to theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, we saw some uncutMiragegameplay and got a little taste of what’s to come afterMiragewith short teasers forNexus VRandCodename Jade. In case you missed it, this is everything that was announced during the June 2023 Ubisoft Forward.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais set to release on December 7
The first story trailer for Ubisoft’sAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorashowed off our Na’vi heroine and her journey from being trained by the RDA to living on Pandora after being put into cryosleep for 15 years following an attack. Now that she’s awake and the humans are back on Pandora, she seeks to protect her home. This first-person, single-player adventure, which will also feature optional two-player co-op, is set to release on December 7.
The Crew Motorfestwill drive into Oahu on September 14
The newest addition to Ubisoft’s action-driving game franchise will take place on the Hawaiian island of Oahu this time around, and players will get to race in cars from multiple manufacturers across different eras. Players can also import their Crew car collections for free. A closed beta is set for July 21 to 23, and more information will be announced at a later date.
We learned ’s Creed Nexus VRandCodename Jade
Ubisoft’s long-awaited VR title is almost here. You can play as Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor in VR on the Meta Quest, although few other details were announced. You can put the game on a wish list now ahead of its holiday 2023 release window.Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, the upcoming mobile game based in China, also got a first look. Users can now register for the closed beta.
Check out thisAssassin’s Creed Miragegameplay and story deep dive
Ubisoft delved into the story of our hero, Basim, and his journey through Baghdad inAssassin’s Creed Mirage. It also showed off gameplay, which featured more traditional stealth-focused combat. The company is seeking to bring the franchise back to its roots, so we’ll see what that fully means when the game releases on October 12.
In first StarWars: Outlawsgameplay, Kay is a scoundrel, flies ships
The open-worldStar Wars: Outlawswas revealed at the Xbox showcase yesterday, but Ubisoft showed off an extended look at gameplay and revealed the story. Kay Vess becomes one of the galaxy’s most wanted outlaws and must take on a dangerous heist to free herself of the bounty on her head. She can also take on contracts and face off against the Empire. Ubisoft showed off a wide range of gameplay, with Kay using stealth to complete a mission and then moving to her ship for some space combat. The game is set to release next year.
