Ubisoft May Look to a Long-Lost Franchise to Revive Its Failing Fortunes
Ubisoft returns to its roots in an attempt to bring back a popular franchise with the intention of returning to its former glory.
- Ubisoft currently faces a lot of backlash from its fans and investors alike in the wake of several unsuccessful releases.
- The studio's decision to pursue a potential remake to a popular franchise from its past is a double-edged sword considering its precarious position in the gaming world.
- However, its latest project could herald its revival if it is handled correctly - a sentiment that the company's fans anxiously hope it gets right.
Ubisoft is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to return to its glory days in the wake of its recent troubles, which have seen the French studio face a series of challenges that it has struggled to move past. Its latest attempt at reviving its fortunes involves a franchise that arguably put the company on its path to success back in the day.
A new Rayman game is reportedly in the works, which is exciting news considering just how popular the platforming series and its titular hero are among gamers who have indulged in its quirky gameplay and gorgeous levels when the franchise was at its peak.
Ubisoft Goes Back to Where It Began
Rayman has been an integral part of Ubisoft’s rise to prominence ever since the first title was released in 1995. With a total of 45 games released over the years, Rayman has earned its place among modern gaming’s most popular franchises, which is perhaps a factor in Ubisoft’s decision to choose the franchise as a starting point for its attempt at a comeback.
The decision comes at a time when Ubisoft is facing problems on multiple fronts, the most recent being the closure of a sequel to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with many from its team set to work on the currently unannounced Rayman title. However, the company faces an uphill battle in its attempt to turn things around for itself, with its audiences and investors alike sharing a bleak vision for its future.
Can the Franchise Help Ubisoft Find a Path to Redemption?
Choosing the old franchise as a focal point for staging its comeback attempt is a smart move considering how the humanoid character’s quirky skill set and penchant for visiting creative, visually enrapturing worlds have managed to create many fond memories for those who have accompanied him on his adventures over the years.
However, the Reddit post below showcases just how much the developer will need to get things right with precision and dedication if it is to succeed at regaining a foothold in a gaming industry that is growing increasingly averse to mediocrity.
Responses to the post are largely indicative of a lack of trust in the developer’s ability to recover from its current position, despite the studio deciding to delay the release of the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows in order to ensure a successful launch for the samurai-themed title.
However, fans are optimistic about the potential addition of another title to the franchise considering the character’s popularity and the excellent gameplay loops that most of his adventures have featured over the years.
Another player hopes that the series does not share the same fate as the remake of another popular franchise that has had little to no information about its release to date.
The developer is going to have to work hard to earn back the trust of its stakeholders if it is to regain the ground it has lost in recent years.
However, a well-executed remake of any of the character’s adventures is sure to be seen as a solid start.
