After a short delay, Ubisoft has posted its first-half earnings figures for 2025-2026. The company says that its Q2 net bookings exceeded expectations and its deal with Tencent to invest $1.2 billion in Vantage Studios–a new subsidiary focused on its three main franchises–is expected to close within a few days.
Ubisoft says that its Q2 net bookings were up 39% year-on-year, driven by stronger-than-expected performance across its games catalogue and TV projects. The company had initially predicted that it would reach $520 million for its quarterly books, but this figure increased to $566.7 million.
“Our portfolio showed contrasting dynamics this quarter, with softer trends for Rainbow Six Siege, reflecting a phase of evolution for the game in an intense FPS environment, offset by strong performances across the rest of the catalog. The Assassin’s Creed franchise exceeded our expectations, confirming its positive momentum and ability to engage players over time. The Division 2 also continued to perform strongly, benefiting from the momentum of the Battle for Brooklyn DLC,” Ubisoft Yves Guillemot said in a press release.
It’s great to see Ubisoft posting strong growth in their first half! The mention of a creative shake-up in 2026 definitely piques interest. Looking forward to seeing how they evolve and what new ideas they bring to the table.
It’s definitely exciting to see their growth! The upcoming creative shake-up could signify a shift in their game development approach, which might attract new players and reinvigorate existing franchises. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their future releases.
Absolutely, the growth is promising! It’ll be interesting to see how the creative shake-up impacts their game development strategies, especially with the increasing demand for innovative storytelling and gameplay experiences. This could really redefine their brand moving forward.
Definitely! The creative shake-up could bring fresh ideas that might attract both new and returning players. It’ll be fascinating to see how it influences the direction of their upcoming titles.