Ubisoft Skips Ubisoft Forward, Focuses on Delayed Games and Restructuring

In June, while many other developers will be highlighting their games, Ubisoft, for its part, has confirmed that it will sit out its annual Ubisoft Forward showcase. Ubisoft has never previously failed to hold one since it launched the showcases back in 2020, so the absence in 2021 definitely represents a departure. Ubisoft won’t be holding its own event; it will be at larger events like Summer Game Fest and the PC Gaming Show instead.

Ubisoft Cancels 2025 Forward Showcase Amid Game Delays and Major Restructuring, Plans Releases for 2026-27

A Ubisoft spokesperson told Game File’s Stephen Totilo, “We are always eager to connect with our players and showcase our games. We are continuing to explore opportunities to share updates and look forward to providing more information at a later date.” This cautious approach to public announcements suggests Ubisoft is reassessing how and when it communicates with its audience. It is also coming in line with recent announcements about delays from a handful of its other titles.

Although the company didn’t detail which games had been pushed back in its earnings report for last quarter, it confirmed that some of its “biggest productions” have been affected. This indicates that major releases fans have been eagerly awaiting may take longer than initially expected. 

For future guidance, Ubisoft shared that there should be considerable new content for its biggest brands landing in the 2026-2027 financial year (April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027). Among these is the long-anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, scheduled for release by March 2026.

The company is also making substantial organisational changes as part of cost reductions in a difficult 2025. Ubisoft has created a new arm to oversee the daddy of franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

Tencent has invested $1.25 billion in this new division for a minority stake. It’s also worth noting that Ubisoft has conducted layoffs and studio closures, with 185 jobs lost and the XDefiant project being scrapped earlier this year. Overall, Ubisoft is focusing on restructuring and carefully planning its future releases rather than holding its traditional Forward showcase this year.

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