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Ubisoft Responds to Sale Rumors: ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Publisher ‘Regularly Reviews All Its Strategic Options’

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Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Star Wars Outlaws” and “Assassin’s Creed” game publisher Ubisoft has broken its silence regarding a potential sale of the company without explicitly confirming one way or another if it’s in active negotiations.

Last week, Bloomberg reported that Tencent and the family of Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot were exploring a buyout of Ubisoft amid the delay of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” and the bumpy August release of “Star Wars Outlaws.” VIP+ Analysis: With ‘Star Wars Outlaws,’ Disney Tests Gamers’ Appetite for Hollywood IP Tencent and the Guillemot family currently own 10% and 20%, respectively, of Ubisoft voting rights. “Ubisoft has noted recent press speculation regarding potential interests around the Company,” Ubisoft said in a statement issued Monday. “It regularly reviews all its strategic options in the interest of its stakeholders and will inform the market if and when appropriate.

The Company reiterates that management is currently focused on executing its strategy, centered on two core verticals – Open World Adventures and GaaS-native experiences.” On Sept.

25, Ubisoft revealed that its eagerly anticipated next installment in the popular “Assassin’s Creed” franchise, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” had been delayed to Feb.

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