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The last few days have been full of Ubisoft news with the release of theAssassin’s Creed ShadowsEarly Preview. We’ve gotten everything from controversial reviews praising the game, to classic controversies of misrepresentation and the question of the studio’s commitment to authenticity. The latest controversy is completely different though.
A new report speculates that a potential DLC forAssassin’s Creed Miragecould be funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). On the surface, it makes sense considering the company’s current situation and the Middle East’s increased interest in the industry in recent years. The company has remained tight-lipped about the alleged deal.
The focus is allegedly all onAssassin’s Creed Shadows
On July 29, 2025, French financial newspaperLes Echosreportedthat Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot had secured funding from the PIF during a recent meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to the report, the alleged aim of the investment was to finance additional content forAssassin’s Creed Mirage, a game released by the studio in late 2023.
NEWS: Ubisoft has declined to comment on the deal with the Saudi Savvy Games Group, which was reported to lead to the production of Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC🚀“We’ll decline to comment. We are focused on finishing Assassin’s Creed Shadows and excited for players to get to…pic.twitter.com/HjDyidBPc3
Ubisoft responded to these rumors on January 27 with a spokesperson stating toEurogamerthat, “We’ll decline to comment. We are focused on finishing Assassin’s Creed Shadows and excited for players to get to play it on 20th March.“
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Coming to the topic ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage, the game was supposed to be a step back for the studio. It was designed as a smaller project that would takethe series back to its rootsinstead of being another open-world spectacle likeOdysseyorValhalla. While it did achieve that to an extent, the rumor of a DLC is definitely interesting because what could it possibly add?
The stakes keep getting higher for the company’s future
The company’s struggles are no secret. Recent layoffs have affected 185 employees across multiple studios, including the permanent closure of Ubisoft Leamington. The studio had contributed to titles likeFar Cry 5andThe Divisionbut has apparently been deemed expendable in the company’s ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Ubisoft then: “Get used to not owning your games.“Ubisoft now: “Get used to not having jobs.“The arrogance and destruction of AAAA gaming, DEI and not listening to what gamers want.pic.twitter.com/FNVf6idFNV
I get it’s a work-in-progress but Ubisoft really not helping themselves lmaoMarketing for AC Shadows has been nothing short of a disaster.pic.twitter.com/lKeWxAoB2o
So they’re not just disappointing us but also their developers. This is why the stakes are high for the studio withAC Shadows. Set to release on June 17, 2025,the game has already faced backlashfrom fans following a recent screenshot from the Early Preview. And the multiple delays haven’t helped one bit.
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The company needs the game to succeed both critically and commercially. There’s a storm coming in 2025 with the upcoming release of big-name titles likeMonster Hunter Wilds,Doom: The Dark Ages, andGhost of Yotei. The studio can’t have anotherStar Wars OutlawsorSkull and Bonessituation this year and for all its mistakes, losing an entire studio isn’t something any of us want.
The possibility of a DLC forAssassin’s Creed Mirageis definitely an interesting prospect. It has the potential to be a big help for the studio financially, but the caveat of being funded by controversial figures is also sketchy. What are your thoughts?
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
