Ubisoft Halts Share Trading as Earnings Report Delay Sparks Concern

by

I was really surprised to hear that Ubisoft, the company behind games like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, suddenly stopped trading its stock and delayed announcing how they did financially for the first half of the year. They didn’t say why, and honestly, everyone seems to think it’s not good news.

Oh yeah it’s BAD over there for Ubisoft.

— Vara Dark (@Vara_Dark) November 13, 2025

So, I just read an internal memo from the CFO, Frédérick Duguet, and it sounds like they’ve temporarily stopped trading of the stock. He says it’s to prevent a lot of wild guessing and price swings while they finalize the year-end numbers. Honestly, it’s a pretty standard move, but the memo doesn’t give us any clue when those results will actually be released, which is a little frustrating as a follower of the company.

Since announcing recent changes, Ubisoft hasn’t spoken to the media, and the lack of communication is fueling more rumors. This follows a difficult year for the company, marked by internal conflicts, organizational changes, and games that didn’t meet expectations. According to Reuters, Ubisoft’s stock price has dropped 49% so far this year.

Corporate Shakeup

Last October, Ubisoft teamed up with Chinese company Tencent to form Vantage Studios, a new development team focused on Ubisoft’s biggest game franchises. Tencent invested 1.16 billion euros in the studio, giving it a significant financial boost, but also sparking debate about who would be in charge and the future of the company.

Ubisoft announced that Vantage Studios, and similar teams they plan to create, will help developers build closer relationships with the people who play their games.

When Ubisoft announced its reorganization, Andy Chalk of PC Gamer compared it to rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, pointing out the lack of clarity on how the changes would actually work. He also noted that the company had been facing challenges recently, including reports of problems in the workplace, game delays, and errors that led to refunds for players.

Ubisoft is genuinely one of the worst publishers in gaming ever

It really is insane that they had:
– An AC game set in Japan
– A Han Solo open-world adventure

…and they STILL found a way to fumble both games

These concepts should have been the EASIEST slam dunks ever!

— Noir 浮世 (@madcap412) November 8, 2025

Ubisoft hasn’t had much success lately with new games like Star Wars Outlaws and the long-awaited Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This recent news doesn’t directly impact players, but it suggests continued problems within the company. Given Ubisoft’s recent struggles to please customers, further financial difficulties are unlikely to reassure investors.

The Waiting Game

The only thing clear right now is that Ubisoft is facing some kind of issue, and their choice not to update investors is likely making the situation worse and creating more concern.

Ubisoft, the company behind the Assassin’s Creed franchise, unexpectedly postponed its earnings report and temporarily stopped trading of its stock. Experts suggest this could mean the company is being sold, taken private, or is facing significant financial problems.

— Valliant Renegade (@ValliantRenegad) November 13, 2025

As a critic, I’m watching some major gaming franchises face a really uncertain future. Right now, though, all anyone can do is wait and see what happens. It’s a frustrating holding pattern, but that’s where we are – stuck playing the waiting game.

Read More

2025-11-14 22:57