Ubisoft Sells 25% Stake to Tencent to Revive Top Franchises

At the end of March, Ubisoft announced the creation of a new subsidiary weighing 4 billion dollars, of which 25% came from Tencent. The idea behind this new entity, managed by the Guillemot family at 75%, was to keep the head out of the water, but also to focus the forces on its three big licenses: Tom Clancys Rainbow Six, Assassins Creed and Far Cry. Everything is detailed in our news of the time, but it's not generally...

Ubisoft Sells 25% Stake to Tencent to Revive Top Franchises

Ubisoft sold a 25% stake in its top franchises to Tencent in March 2025 in a deal worth 1.16 billion euros. The move covers Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry, and it seeks to give these games fresh support and new life. Ubisoft chief Yves Guillemot said this step will help the company work faster and stay strong in a changing market. Image Source: Reddit Why the Deal Matters Ubisoft faced a drop in its market value from 3.5 billion doll…

As part of a financial report, Ubisoft has postponed several large games, but the reason for this is very understandable.