As a long-time gamer and follower of Ubisoft’s journey, I must admit that the recent news about Tencent and Guillemot potentially teaming up to buyout Ubisoft has piqued my interest. The company has been through its fair share of ups and downs, and it seems like they’re at a crossroads yet again.
As of now, Ubisoft has encountered some turbulence in its business operations. Fresh rumors indicate that the Guillemot family and Tencent might be exploring partnership opportunities to steer the company towards a fresh chapter. Previous speculations hinted at potential discussions between Tencent and the Guillemot family for a possible buyout, with Ubisoft transitioning into a private company being one of the options under consideration.
According to Bloomberg, who claims to have talked to sources privy to the situation, there’s talk about Tencent and Guillemot’s intention to acquire Ubisoft. This interest arises following reports that Ubisoft has seen approximately half of its market value decrease this year. Neither Ubisoft nor Tencent have issued any formal statements regarding the matter, but it is speculated that a key factor under consideration could be the possibility of the two parties working together to transition Ubisoft into a private company.
It’s important to mention that Ubisoft kicked off 2024 with Skull and Bones, a game that faced numerous challenges during development and seems to be struggling to gain popularity, with about 350 daily players at its peak according to SteamDB. However, Prince of Persia has had a successful year under Ubisoft, with the launch of The Lost Crown and the early access of The Rogue. Additionally, Star Wars Outlaws was recently released, but received generally positive, yet somewhat divided reviews.
Time will tell if the rumors about Guillemot and Tencent’s intentions hold water. Keep an eye out as we observe Ubisoft’s moves, and check back with us at Shacknews for more developments on this topic.
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2024-10-04 21:27