Ubisoft Cancels 'Animal Crossing-Inspired' Game Alterra, Reveals Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
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Ubisoft has cancelled its long-in-development social simulation game Alterra, informing staff on Tuesday. The company is shifting focus to other projects, with no immediate layoffs reported. Meanwhile, a full reveal for the remake Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is scheduled for April 22nd.
Facts First
- Ubisoft has cancelled Alterra, a social simulation game in development for nearly three years.
- Staff were informed of the cancellation on Tuesday and sent home for the day.
- Employees have been made available for other projects within Ubisoft, with no immediate layoffs reported.
- A full reveal for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is scheduled for April 22nd.
- Ubisoft stated it continuously assesses projects to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and market potential.
What Happened
Ubisoft has cancelled the development of Alterra, a social simulation game described as 'Animal Crossing-inspired' with Minecraft-like elements. Staff working on the project at Ubisoft Montréal were informed of the cancellation on Tuesday and were sent home for the day. The game had been in development for nearly three years under creative director Patrick Redding and lead producer Fabien Lhéraud. Separately, Ubisoft is scheduled to conduct a full reveal for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on April 22nd.
Why this Matters to You
If you were anticipating a new, cozy social simulation game from a major publisher, that specific title is no longer in development. The cancellation may affect the variety of games available to you in the future. However, the employees who were working on the project have been made available for other Ubisoft games, which could mean their talent is redirected to other titles you might enjoy.
What's Next
The employees from the Alterra project are now on availability for other projects within Ubisoft. The company's next major public announcement is the full reveal for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, scheduled for April 22nd. Ubisoft's stated approach suggests it may continue to reassess other projects in its portfolio, which could lead to further adjustments to its release schedule.