On Thursday, July 10, Ubisoft held its latest Forward digital event, offering a slate of game reveals, release dates and updates across its portfolio. The presentation featured the long-awaited Prince of Persia return, a release date for Immortals Fenyx Rising and news for several existing and upcoming titles.
Immortals Fenyx Rising: release date and customization
Immortals Fenyx Rising, an open-world action-RPG rooted in Greek mythology, places players in control of Fenyx, a winged demigod tasked with saving the Greek gods. The game emphasizes combat, exploration and equipment variety, with numerous weapons and armor pieces that can be combined to face the world’s threats.
Customization is extensive: players can alter appearance and outfits, and the game even allows changing the protagonist’s gender. Ubisoft set the release for December 3 on consoles and PC, and confirmed the title will also launch on Google Stadia the same day. Stadia subscribers will have access to an exclusive demo ahead of the release.
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake revealed
Ubisoft unveiled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, a modernization of the first 3D entry in the trilogy. The announcement was one of the event’s highlights, though early reactions on social media criticized aspects of the remake’s visuals.
Despite mixed reactions to graphics, the remake aims to bring the franchise’s signature world and mechanics to current-generation platforms. The series has not seen a new mainline release since Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands in 2010.
Hyper Scape to receive new modes
Even though Hyper Scape was released recently, Ubisoft used Forward to announce additional game modes for the battle royale title. The move is intended to keep the player base engaged by continually adding fresh content and play options.
Rainbow Six Siege: world cup and next-gen improvements
For Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft outlined preparations for a 2021 world cup and previewed the game’s upcoming season. The company also confirmed it will implement improvements for the new generation of consoles and provide a free upgrade to players who already own the game and move to next-gen hardware.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition announced
To mark the tenth anniversary of the original release, Ubisoft announced Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition, a pixel-styled beat ’em up featuring the franchise’s recognizable characters. No exact release date was given, but Ubisoft said the title is expected before the end of the year.
Watch Dogs: Legion — London and recruitment system
Ubisoft shared further details about Watch Dogs: Legion, focusing on its recreation of London and the game’s recruitment mechanics. The studio reiterated the game’s launch date of October 29.
Riders Republic: massive extreme-sports multiplayer
Riders Republic was presented as a new IP centered on large-scale, extreme-sports multiplayer. Players will race using snowboards, bikes or wingsuits in contests that can host up to 50 participants simultaneously. The game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on February 25, 2021.
