Ubisoft is one of the most successful video game companies in the world and has worked on many popular franchises. Despite having some of their games delayed, Ubisoft still has some great titles to release in 2021. The company released games such as Watch Dogs: Legion, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Immortals Fenyx Rising last year, all of which were received well by fans.
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Now that the year is taking shape, fans have more games to look forward to that will hopefully make 2021 an even better year than 2020 was. These are the games that Ubisoft is planning on releasing soon.
Update June 16th, 2021 by Mark Sammut: With half the year done and E3 2021 in the rearview mirror, Ubisoft's calendar for 2021 is almost fully formed. While the company was relatively quiet for the opening six months of 2021, Ubisoft has some big releases scheduled for the rest of the year. Along with a few established and beloved franchises that were always likely to receive some attention in 2021, Ubisoft has also announced a couple of surprises, be it new IPs or the return of dormant licenses.
- Release Date: January 14, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Stadia
Despite having an incredibly devoted fanbase, Scott Pilgrim vs the World still hasn't received the popularity that it deserves, The franchise has had a series of graphic novels, a movie, a video game, and more.
The game was originally released in 2010 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Four people can team up and control Scott Pilgrim, Kim Pine, Stephen Stills, and Ramona Flowers to defeat Ramona's exes. The game is a beat 'em up with seven levels. In 2021, Ubisoft released a remastered version of this title, with the package including the DLC.
- Release Date: May 13, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, Amazon Luna
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's base game offers an overwhelming amount of things to do, but Ubisoft still has more Viking content in the bank. The Wrath of the Druids DLC is a substantial expansion, providing a significant portion of Ireland to explore along with a solid storyline.
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Players who could not get enough of Valhalla are surely to find something to enjoy in this DLC.
- Release Date: June 1, 2021
- Platforms: Zero Latency VR Locations
Far Cry 3 is considered by most fans to be the best game in the series, and it is definitely the most popular. Through this experience, VR gamers are able to return to the game's Rook Islands and face against Vaas once more. Eight players can help each other get away from Vaas and travel throughout the jungle as he hunts them down.
If the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over again and expecting things to change, then it's a good thing fans can now experience Far Cry in a new way. Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity can be played at Zero Latency VR locations around the globe.
- Release Date: September 2, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
Riders Republic is a multiplayer sports game where players can do various activities, such as biking, snowboarding, and more with up to fifty players in Mass Starts, one of the game's modes. Other modes include Career Mode, Competitions, Online Cups, and Multiplayer Team Modes, giving players a lot to do.
The different sports that can be played take place in real places across the United States. These locations are Canyonland, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Sequoia Park, Grand Teton, Yosemite, and Mammoth Mountain. At E3 2021, Ubisoft confirmed that Riders Republic will be releasing on September 3, 2021.
- Release Date: October 7, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, Amazon Luna
Far Cry 6 is arguably the most anticipated game that Ubisoft has been working on. As the year has progressed, Ubisoft has slowly revealed more about the game, including information on its Season Pass that will include a villain-themed DLC and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
Far Cry 6 takes place on an island called Yara and players will control a man named Dani Rojas. An E3 trailer highlighted the relationship between the game's main antagonist, a dictator named Anton Castillo, and his son, Diego.
- Release Date: September 16, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
Due to the success of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft has been developing a spin-off in which players will team up with two other players to fight AI enemies.
After a few name changes, Rainbow Six Extraction was finally revealed, and it marks a few surprising changes for the Ubisoft franchise. For one, Extraction will implement roguelike gameplay elements. Secondly, while operators from Siege will be available, they can be declared "Missing In Action," adding a whole new dimension to the gameplay. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Extraction embraces sci-fi.
- Release Date: November 4, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Stadia
Over the years, Just Dance has evolved into one of Ubisoft's most consistent performers, and that looks set to continue with the 2022 version. During the game's showcase at E3 2021, Ubisoft confirmed that it has partnered up with Todrick Hall so that Just Dance 2022 would feature a new version of the musician's "Nails, Hair, Hips Heels" track.
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Utilizing a subscription service that provides monthly access to 700+ songs, Just Dance 2022 should keep fans entertained for a long time.
- Release Date: 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
In one of the most exciting reveals of E3 2021, Ubisoft confirmed that a new Rocksmith is on the way. Rocksmith+ will make use of a subscription model and, like its predecessor, is intended to be a teaching tool. By plugging in a real guitar, players will be able to learn new songs, with the library consisting of artists such as Johnny Cash and A Tribe Called Quest.
A release date has yet to be announced for Rocksmith+, although the game will be running a closed beta on PC until July 22. After that, the full release should happen in 2021.
- Release Date: Summer 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, Amazon Luna
Ubisoft plans to continue supporting Assassin's Creed Valhalla into 2022, and that includes a major DLC release in the summer of 2021. The Siege of Paris was highlighted during E3 2021's Ubisoft Forward, although the showcase didn't reveal too much about the package's contents.
Historically, the siege of Paris took place between 885-886, almost a decade following the events of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
- Release Date: Fall 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
During E3 2021's Ubisoft Forward conference, the company revealed that a new mode, Discovery Tour: Viking Age, will be coming to Assassin's Creed Valhalla later this year. While not a standalone release, Discovery Tour will be a free update for everyone who owns Valhalla.
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Following in the footsteps of similar modes found in previous entries in the franchise such as Origins, Discovery Tour is designed to be an educational experience. Rather than portraying powerful heroes, players will step into the shoes of ordinary folk from Valhalla's era.
- Release Date: 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Roller Champions is a sports game in which players have to skate throughout an arena and make the most amount of goals for their team to win a match. There are three players in each team and two teams that compete against each other.
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As they skate, players try to take the ball around the arena. If they make a full lap, they will gain a point. Roller Champions will be available for free and release on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; unfortunately, an exact release date has yet to be announced.
- Release Date: 2021/2022
- Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Cloud
In May 2021, Ubisoft confirmed that a free-to-play The Division 2 spin-off called Heartland is in the works. Very little has been revealed about this expansion to The Division universe, with Ubisoft mainly confirming that it does not require familiarity with the franchise.
Heartland was not featured during Ubisoft's showcase at E3 2021, suggesting the game might not be ready for an extensive public exhibition. However, people can register to playtest the title.
Naturally, Ubisoft is not the only studio working on projects, and the company's line-up of games doesn't start and end in 2021. For a breakdown of the titles expected to drop across a variety of platforms over the next few years, please check out these calendars:
- Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For PS5 And PS4
- Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For Xbox Series X|S And Xbox One
- Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For Nintendo Switch
- Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For PC
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