Ubisoft

Ubisoft Entertainment SA is a French video game company headquartered in Montreuil, with several development studios across the world. Founded in 1986 by the Guillemot family, it is one of the largest video game publishers in the world.

History

Ubisoft was established by five brothers of the Guillemot family in Carentoir, France. The company initially focused on distributing video games and software in France. By the late 1980s, Ubisoft began developing its own games, with its first major success being Zombi in 1986.

In the 1990s, Ubisoft expanded internationally, opening studios in Montreal, Shanghai, and other locations. The company gained recognition for developing and publishing popular franchises such as Rayman, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.

Major Franchises

Ubisoft is known for several high-profile video game franchises, including:

• Assassin's Creed - An action-adventure series that explores historical settings through the eyes of Assassins.
• Far Cry - A first-person shooter series known for its open-world gameplay and exotic locations.
• Just Dance - A rhythm game series that has become a popular party game.
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - A stealth game series featuring the character Sam Fisher.
• Watch Dogs - An action-adventure series set in a modern, open-world environment with a focus on hacking.

Development Studios

Ubisoft operates numerous development studios worldwide, including:

• Ubisoft Montreal - Known for developing major titles such as Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
• Ubisoft Toronto - Worked on games like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
• Ubisoft Paris - Known for the Just Dance series.
• Ubisoft Shanghai - Contributed to various Ubisoft projects and co-developed games.

Controversies

Ubisoft has faced several controversies over the years, including allegations of workplace misconduct and toxic culture. In 2020, several high-ranking executives resigned following investigations into these allegations.

Future Projects

Ubisoft continues to develop new titles and expand its existing franchises. Upcoming projects include new entries in the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series, as well as new IPs.

See Also

• List of Ubisoft games
• Ubisoft Forward
• Video game industry