Ubisoft is gearing up for a packed 2024, promising fresh looks at some of its most anticipated titles at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward 2024 showcase. Read on to learn more details about Ubisoft Forward 2024 and everything we know about the event so far.
Ubisoft Forward 2024: Everything Announced
The Rogue Prince of Persia Temple of Fire Update Now Live!
The first free update to The Rogue Prince of Persia was revealed to include a ton of new additions to the game! A new biome filled called the Temple of Atar is now available after the game’s first boss. This new biome is littered with new traps and a new enemies called the Juggernauts. Also, there are multiple quality of life bug fixes and tweaks that were updated into the game as well.
Additionally, the game also features a new meta progression that allows you to spend Spirit Glimmers to upgrade The Prince’s stats and learn new skills in the process. As if that wasn’t enough, braving the Temple of Atar’s challenge room will grant you access to the Flaming Censers, a brand new weapon added in the update as well.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Teaser Trailer Revealed
Ubisoft has finally launched a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, revealing that the game will be available in 2026. Ubisoft initially revealed the remake of the beloved 2003 action-adventure back in 2020. Originally, the game was supposed to be released in 2021, but the project was shelved and restarted last year. The development of the remake has faced numerous setbacks, including multiple delays, a change in developers, and canceled pre-orders. To address these challenges and finally complete the project, Ubisoft Montreal, the original developer of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, has taken charge of the remake.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Announced
Mask of Darkness DLC Releases September 2024
Scheduled for release in September 2024, the Mask of Darkness DLC will bring a new chapter to the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown saga. While details about the story are still under wraps, the DLC expands the game’s narrative and continues the exploits of Sargon, featuring new environments, enemies, and gameplay mechanics that build on the core experience.
Free Divine Trials Update
The Divine Trials update, available today, adds 22 challenges focused on platforming, puzzles, and combat. These challenges can be accessed through the Hall of Memorials, a new door located in the Haven. Players can choose from four sets of challenges, each with unique conditions and progressively increasing difficulty.
As players progress through the game and gain new powers for Sargon, more trials become available. Completing the trials offers rewards. Players who complete all the challenges can earn four new amulets and outfits.
⚫︎ Prince of Persia The Lost Crown - Story DLC Teaser Trailer
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Reveals The Sky Breaker Story Pack
The vibrant alien landscapes of Pandora await you once more in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s first-ever story pack expansion, The Sky Breaker. This Story Pack sees players continue the journey they began in the game’s main campaign as they head to The Heart of the Plains, a yet-to-be-discovered area of the Upper Plains where the Na’vi clans are currently hosting their Festival of Games.
The Sky Breaker Story Pack includes new areas to explore, new skills to unlock, new enemies to combat, a new item rarity level, and timed challenges to beat in the Festival of Games.
The Sky Breaker Story Pack will be exclusively available for the game’s Season Pass on July 16, 2024. Upgrading to the Season Pass will grant you access to The Sky Breaker Story Pack and the upcoming Secret of the Spires Expansion, as well as a bonus quest and additional cosmetics.
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The Crew Motorfest Teases Season 5 and New PvE, The Chase Squad
Year 2 of The Crew Motorfest is coming real soon, and what better way to celebrate than with more Seasons, more cars, and more Playlists? Season 5 is coming this November, starting off with a whole new map—for free! At the launch of Season 5, all players will be receiving the brand new Hawaiian island map of Maui, with over 345km of new road to traverse. Explore the vibrant Kahului urban landscape to the captivating sceneries of Haleakalā National Park and its bamboo forest, all the way to the iconic Ohe’o Gulch sacred pools.
Fan-favorite Playlist Made in Japan will be getting a sequel, aptly called Made in Japan Vol. 2. Street Rivalry will also return to the game. Meet a whole new cast and conquer the roads once again, in your new Japanese car on a whole new island adventure!
Season 5 of The Crew Motorfest will also launch a new premium PvE experience called The Chase Squad, where players will join an elite team of drivers taking down other rivals. This new mode will challenge racers to outmaneuver and take down these rivals in thrilling high-speed chases across the maps.
More details will be revealed in September’s The Crew Showcase.
The Crew Motorfest is available on PC via Ubisoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Slated for 2025 Release
Governors wanted this coming 2025! Economic city-builder franchise Anno is back with a new installment, Anno 117: Pax Romana. In the year 117 AD, you will play as a Roman Governor, and the fate of your city and the Roman Empire is in your hands. Will you ensure economic stability or expand your influence through conquering? Lead with rebellion or acquire peace for all? Build, trade, expand—the possibilities are endless!
The humorous live action teaser features the Town Crier, singing tidings of hope for a new age, an era of prosperity that is about to arrive under the leadership of an ambitious Governor and he’s announcing all these praises to…er, empty land and the nearest goat and cow. But at the end, he looks straight into the viewer and says "You can take it from here," inviting the viewer to claim these lands and be the prosperous Governor who will bring about change.
The game is now available to be wishlisted on the Ubisoft Store, and Epic Games Store. An Xbox and PlayStation release is also planned, so stay tuned for updates!
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XDefiant Season 1 Reveal
XDefiant is breaching in with the announcement of its Season 1 maps, factions, modes, and freebies. The highlight of the new season is the introduction of a new faction, the GSK from fellow tactical 5v5 shooter Rainbow Six: Siege.
The Season One reveal also included three new maps to be added one at a time over three months: Clubhouse, Daytona, and Rockefeller. The new season also carries two new game modes with the full implementation of Ranked Mode and a brand-new Capture the Flag Mode.
XDefiant’s Season 1 will be coming on July 2, 2024. The game is currently in its pre-season, although the XDebrief for the upcoming season and its features will be live on July 1, 2024.
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Skull and Bones Announces Updates and New Season - Chorus of Havoc
The high seas are about to get much more orchestral with the announcement of Skull and Bones’ second season, Chorus of Havoc. The new season introduces a new narrative, alongside a fleet’s worth of updates, quality-of-life changes, new events, new game features, and two new game modes.
Duke it out with the Hubac twins, two new eccentric sea lords with an equally ostentatious fleet of colorful ships. Try your hand at the new Solo and PvE modes, with the latter introducing a new sea monster, Lestari the Megalodon. Finally, you can compete in the new Dragon’s Regatta event and tend to your fleet with the new Upgrade and Fleet Management systems.
Skull and Bones’ New Season and its features are now available to all players. The Premium Battle Pass and Additional Seasonal Content is exclusive to the game’s Premium Edition.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Extended Gameplay Reveal
Assassin's Creed Shadows combines the best elements of the series’ past entries with new, innovative features. The game promises a deep and engaging experience with its dual protagonists, each offering unique gameplay styles. Yasuke’s brutal, direct approach contrasts with Naoe’s stealthy and strategic methods, providing a nicely wrapped blend of combat mechanics seen in past AC titles.
Yasuke’s Playstyle and Combat Mechanics
In the demo, Yasuke arrives in a town oppressed by a corrupt shogunate. This setting provides a backdrop for Yasuke to act as a savior to the oppressed villagers. His commanding presence can be felt right from the get go. Yasuke’s combat style veers towards traditional melee combat, requiring players to dodge or counter enemy attacks, indicated by blue and red indicators on their blades.
The combat is brutal, featuring graphic finishing moves where Yasuke decapitates enemies or impales them before slamming them down. These finishers are accentuated with black-and-white frame cuts and blood splatter.
Yasuke also wields a spiked club for dealing with armored foes and a single-shot rifle for ranged attacks. Yasuke’s playstyle focuses on head-on confrontations rather than stealthy approaches. His combat blends classic swordsmanship with the raw power of a hulking, giant warrior.
Naoe’s Playstyle and Combat Mechanics
Following Yasuke’s introduction, a cutscene transitions to Naoe and Yasuke teaming up for an assassination assignment. Playing as Naoe, you will experience a different combat approach focused on stealth and agility. Naoe can scale walls, hide in foliage, and perform stealthy kills.
While she primarily uses the Hidden Blade, Naoe also has throwable kunai for ranged attacks and short swords for close-ranged combat. Her arsenal includes a chained blade that can be used for slicing through crowds of enemies and environmental objects. Case in point: Naoe’s arsenal enables her to become swift, calculating, and lethal.
Naoe’s gameplay channels more traditional AC mechanics, making smart use of tools and strategic planning. She can silently kill, distract, or displace guards to avoid detection. She also has the ability to crawl in a prone stance—a viable mechanic for making escapes, where you should remain undetected while finishing off the remaining foes in your immediate area.
⚫︎ Assassin's Creed Shadows: Extended Gameplay Walkthrough
⚫︎ Assassin's Creed Shadows: First Look Gameplay Trailer
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Ubisoft Forward 2024 Streamed on June 10 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
Ubisoft Forward 2024 streamed live on June 10 2024 at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET and featured exclusive looks at Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Shadows, XDefiant, and more. There was also a pre-show starting at 11:30AM PT focusing on upcoming updates for live games.
You were able to catch the stream at Ubisoft.com/Forward, through Ubisoft Connect, or via Ubisoft’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Check out the table below to learn about the stream schedule for each regions:
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| United States (EDT) | Jun 10, 3:00 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Jun 10, 12:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Jun 10, 8:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Jun 11, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Jun 11, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Jun 11, 3:00 a.m.. |
| Japan | Jun 11, 4:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Jun 11, 3:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Jun 10, 9:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Jun 10, 4:00 p.m. |
Ubisoft Forward 2024 Twitch Drops
If you were watching on Twitch, whether on Ubisoft’s channel or through anyone co-streaming through the "Special Events" category, you would’ve been eligible to earn up to nine Twitch drops for different games, depending on how long you watch.
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| 15 minutes | Earn the Ultra Top Fan Charm in Rainbow Six Siege |
| 20 minutes | Earn the Forest’s Dawn Trinket in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora |
| 30 minutes | Earn The Trailblazer Trinket in Star Wars Outlaws |
| 45 minutes | Earn the M60 Eruption Weapon Skin in XDefiant and the Skull and Bones Welcome Firework in Skull and Bones |
| 60 Minutes | Earn the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (1964) in The Crew Motorfest, the Yurei Bushido Gear Set in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and the Koi Uchide-no-Kozuchi trinket in Assassin’s Creed Shadows |
