E3 2021 season has begun and Ubisoft is holding its own annual digital event to showcase hopefully new games as well as updates for current games available and those soon to be released. As per the norm now sadly, some aspects have already leaked ahead of the event in terms of potential DLC for Far Cry 6, a delayed game only recently given a release date but this is a time for many Ubisoft fans to get excited to see what they have in store for them for the next 12 months and beyond. Below you will find all the news and trailers from the event:
Rainbow Six Siege: Extraction – Cinematic Reveal Trailer
As the threat grows, our Operators rise to meet it. In Extraction, Rainbow Six has been united under REACT. Their mission: learn about the enemy, stop its spread at all costs… and leave no one behind. Hibana has gone Missing in Action. See Operators Ela, Lion, and Nomad, under commands from Eliza “Ash” Cohen, mount a daring rescue mission, as they use intel, teamwork, and improvisation to save one of their own from a dangerous new enemy. Who’s Got YouR6?
Watchdogs Legion: Bloodline – Announcement Trailer
Aiden Pearce is back! Discover Bloodline, the expansion that brings Aiden and Wrench back to Watch Dogs! Set before the events of the main game, Aiden Pearce leaves Chicago for London where he will take over a contract and reunite with Wrench and his nephew Jackson. Caught between a powerful military robotics corporation and a returning DedSec member with an opposing agenda, Aiden must rely on his grit and experience to navigate a hostile city, try to outmanoeuvre his enemies, and keep his family intact. Bloodline is part of the Season Pass. Available 6th July.
The Crew 2: Year 4 Reveal Trailer
The Crew 2 is getting new content for its 4 year! Starting with Motorflix third season this summer: You have your spot on the starting grid of the U.S. Speed Tour, the fastest rally around the East Coast.
Rocksmith + : Interactive Music Learning – Reveal Trailer
Learn to play acoustic, electric, or bass guitar with Rocksmith+, the only subscription service that offers interactive music learning using official song masters and personalised real-time feedback. Rocksmith+ has been built upon the proven Rocksmith method which has helped almost 5 million people learn how to play guitar.
Riders Republic: Official Deep Dive Trailer
Riders Republic invites players to jump into an exhilarating massive multiplayer playground where they can experience the thrill of outdoor sports through some of the most breathtaking landscapes the United States has to offer! Riders Republic will run at 60 FPS on next gen consoles and display more than 50 players simultaneously live on screen. With the game’s very intuitive character and camera control combined with an innovative trick system, all players, casual and hardcore, will have the chance to experience untapped joy from the very beginning.
Rainbow Six Siege: North Star Story Trailer
Love, wisdom, bravery. It suits her. On June 14, look to the skies for help from Thunderbird in the new Season, North Star.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint: 20th Anniversary Trailer
2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. It’s thanks to the fans continuous support that Ubisoft celebrating this milestone. Stay tuned! There’s still lots to come!
Just Dance 2022: Reveal Trailer
Launching 4th November 2021, Just Dance 2022 will make you dance, exercise and share unforgettable moments!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Upcoming Content Trailer
Curious to know where your journey with Assassin’s Creed will lead you in the coming months? Learn more about Assassin Creed Valhalla’s upcoming second expansion, The Siege of Paris, as well as free updates, Discovery Tour, and more in this Upcoming Content Recap.
Ubisoft Movies and TV Shows Updates:
With the quarantine finally over, the new season of Mythic Quest finds everyone back in the office (well, almost everyone), attempting to build upon the success of Raven’s Banquet by launching an epic new expansion, but Ian (Rob McElhenney) and the newly promoted co-creative director, Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao), struggle with the game’s direction. Meanwhile, C.W. (F. Murray Abraham) reconciles some unresolved issues from his past, the testers (Ashly Burch and Imani Hakim) test the bounds of an office romance, and David (David Hornsby) loses yet another woman in his life as Jo (Jessie Ennis) leaves him to assist Brad (Danny Pudi).
WEREWOLVES WITHIN is a feature film based on the Ubisoft VR title of the same name. Directed by Josh Ruben (“Scare Me”), and written by screenwriter, bestselling author, and Ubisoft Women’s Film Fellowship Recipent Mishna Wolff (“I’m Down”), “Werewolves Within” is set in the small town of Beaverfield. When a killer terrorizes the snowed-in residents of the small town, it falls to the new forest ranger to find out who – or what – lurks among them in this hilarious horror whodunnit The ensemble cast includes Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtin, Wayne Duvall,, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, and Glenn Fleshler. Werewolves Within opens in theaters June 25 and on VOD July 2.
Far Cry 6: Meet the Villain Anton Cinematic Trailer
Escape isn’t an option from Yara. Watch as Giancarlo Esposito plays the most powerful Far Cry villain yet. In Far Cry 6, players are immersed in the adrenaline-filled, chaotic world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As dictator of Yara, Antón Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Become a guerrilla fighter and burn their regime to the ground.
For the first time in franchise history – become the villain. You are Vaas. You are Pagan Min. You are Joseph Seed. Play as past villains with the Far Cry 6 Season Pass. Watch now and learn more.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer
Team up with Mario, Rabbid Peach, and their friends on a mission to save the galaxy! Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, coming 2022 on Nintendo Switch. Cursa, a mysterious and malevolent entity seeks out energy to further its nefarious plans, plunging the galaxy into chaos. Twisting the planets with its evil influence, it’s determined to consume all the energy of the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas & Rabbids, and destroy all who stand in its way. To bring order back to the galaxy and save the Sparks, Mario and friends team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through mysterious and ever-surprising planets.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be available for Nintendo Switch in 2022!
….and that’s a wrap following a word from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillmort, paying tribute to all the developer teams following the difficult year that was COVID and giving credit to the millions of Players and Fans for their support in their game’s communities but closing the event with the first look at….
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Reveal Trailer
Coming in 2022 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Stadia and Luna.
My Thoughts…
Very little on big surprises but overall, a very solid and steady event from Ubisoft that will no doubt have fans of their iconic game series looking forward to the year ahead. Interesting to see that AC Valhalla is going to be supported through it’s second year with more expansions no doubt pushing the next AC Game to 2023. Plenty of things for fans of Rainbow Six Siege to get excited for with Extraction being a potential fun one to see experienced players stream. Surprised by the lack of focus on titles like Watch Dogs Legion: Bloodline expansion, just a trailer during the pre-show and mention briefly during the show.
But yeah, a solid and great start to the E3 eekend and for me, keeping it simple and safe was probably wise considering the amount of delayed games they have had to deal with in this challenging last 12 months.
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