Ubisoft finally admitted that Star Wars Outlaws has failed, but they don’t blame the game. Splinter Cell Remake to launch after The Sands of Time, which is „very close”

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In the past, a gathering occurred involving Ubisoft executives and their stockholders, where CEO Yves Guillemot candidly acknowledged that the game Star Wars: Outlaws had experienced failure. He attributed this disappointing outcome to the fragile state of the franchise and the game’s insufficient refinement.

Reasons for Star Wars: Outlaws failure

For “Star Wars Outlaws,” our sales didn’t meet the expected mark. The game encountered several issues. Primarily, it faced challenges due to being launched during a turbulent period for its associated brand. Additionally, there were aspects that required further refinement, which were addressed and rectified in the early weeks, however, this did impact sales figures.

Guillemot mentioned that significant improvements were made within the first few weeks following the launch, yet these adjustments did not notably influence the sales of the product. Despite this, the company persisted, and the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release of the game is being referred to as a “revamped edition” or “updated version” of the title.

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Last August, the game “Star Wars: Outlaws” was unveiled, yet it failed to garner significant interest. In fact, within only a month after its debut, the game managed to sell merely one million copies. This disappointing sales figure must have left Ubisoft feeling quite unhappy.

It’s debatable how dire the situation for the Star Wars brand truly was. Interestingly enough, shortly before the release of Outlaws, we saw the successful launch of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. More recently, even Star Wars: Battlefront II has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

Increase in players’ criticism

At the very same gathering, potential threats facing Ubisoft were brought up as well. Guillemot mentioned that there’s been a considerable surge in online critiques lately, which could potentially harm the company’s operations.

Ubisoft may face potential harm to its image due to intense, at times harsh, and coordinated backlash on the internet directed towards their products, teams, or public announcements.

As a passionate fan, I can share that the head of the French firm has made it clear that they might initiate campaigns when developers make certain decisions, encounter technical glitches, or face backlash from specific player groups over content deemed questionable. While no particular instances were mentioned, the current situation surrounding Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and the initial reception of Star Wars: Outlaws due to widespread bugs are situations that instantly come to mind. This also connects to the backlash faced by Star Wars: Outlaws at launch.

The shift in how video games are viewed as a form of culture and art is also sparking more criticism that focuses on ideological or societal issues, which can occasionally overshadow the importance of technical or gameplay aspects. This growing trend could potentially expose publishers like Ubisoft to controversy related to social, ethical, or identity concerns tied to their projects.

The Sands of Time coming soon?

During our chat, there was also some positive news for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake fans. Although the precise release date hasn’t been specified yet, Ubisoft’s Chief Financial Officer, Frederick Duguet, confirmed directly that the game is almost ready and will be launched before the Splinter Cell Remake.

You’re aware that our collection includes several well-known brand names, some of which we can quickly revive with minimal resources. This could include the upcoming remake of “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” or possibly “Splinter Cell” at a later date.

2020 saw the announcement of the remake for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and 2021 brought the announcement of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake. As a result, enthusiasts of these two games find themselves facing lengthy waits until their respective releases.

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2025-07-22 12:32