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Speaking to IGN, Ubisoft VP of Editorial, Tommy François explained that both Assassin's Creed and Far Cry were undergoing close scrutiny during development, with a very particular goal in mind:

"I'll tell you what," François said, "We believe Alpha for these games needs to be one year before release. We're trying to achieve that. That's super f****** blunt, I don't even know if I'm allowed to say this. This is the goal we're going for: Alpha one year before, more quality, more polish.

"So if this means biting the bullet and not having an Assassin's game, or a Far Cry [in 2017], f*** it."

"Alpha is just saying getting stuff done, but leaving time for polish and innovation. I mean it from that perspective. We still need to have an Alpha, and we need it available as early as we possibly can, because the more time we have for this the more polish we have, the more time we can change, refine, swap systems. You just can't take shortcuts."

Some have questioned whether taking a break from either franchise is to ease consumers' over-exposure from an annual release, leading to a drop in sales - something François refutes:

No, Far Cry's only been going up in sales, so that's not true [...] We sometimes try to do too much - I'm actually super-happy. I know it's perceived like [a marketing decision], and even if it is [perceived that way], it's actually OK.

"People are allowed to perceive it like that, that it's a break in the brand and that we're doing it for that. I have no quarrels. I just want people to fall in love when people try the next iteration of one of these two brands."

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[Mifec]

The AC info was already posted. Far Cry is new. Also nice title m8.

 

[DownGrader]

I accidentally Assassin's Creed

 

[NeoRausch]

Ubisoft: all about the FUCK.

 

[Crossing Eden]

The AC info was already posted. Far Cry is new. Also nice title m8.

I'm really sick leave me alone. ಥ_ಥ

 

[Auto-Reply]

I thought because they will be Vivendi by then.

 

[Disagree Guy]

I don't think Ubisoft has necessarily Assassin's Creed'ed properly since the Ezio saga anyway. OP's title works.

 

[Mifec]

I'm really sick leave me alone. ಥ_ಥ

Get better soon.

 

[benny_a]

I won't necessarily miss.
Take time to necessary, Ubisoft

 

[Hockey123]

Since they will have their pirate spin off ready by then. Right..right?

 

[StrongBlackVine]

So Wildlands is their big Fall 2017 game then? They surely won't go without one.

 

[Shig]

But who was phone?

 

[Mifec]

So Wildlands is their big Fall 2017 game then? They surely won't go without one.

Doesn't it come out in March? Unless you're implying it's getting delayed.

 

[MUnited83]

I really doubt there wont be a new AC in 2017.

 

[soqquatto]

the whole bottle

 

[Crossing Eden]

Get better soon.

Thank you.

 

[OrionsNebula]

This just in, Ubisoft will never publish an AC game again! They were offended when they found out gamer's weren't enjoying their best series anymore.

 

[GrantDaNasty]

I think a Far Cry would've fit well for 2017 if not for Primal. That game just seemed unnecessary on so many levels, and ended up fueling overexposure from a consumer POV.

They must be really scared of fucking up on their big bets, trying to delay without stirring the hive too much.

 

[SpaceWolf]

I wish I was Far Cry.

 

[Akai__]

Take your time please, especially if the next Assassins Creed is in Egypt.

 

[MUnited83]

This just in, Ubisoft will never publish an AC game again! They were offended when they found out gamer's weren't enjoying their best series anymore.

Sales numbers tell otherwise. And their latest game in the series is one with the best word of mouth from the fans of the series.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I accidentally Assassin's Creed

I accidentally the WHOLE Assassin's Creed, thank you very much

 

[wapplew]

Ubi annual video game factory fail to meet the release schedule, making game is hard this gen.

 

[luffeN]

the whole bottle

Yes!

 

[Nirolak]

What is actually planned for next fiscal year in this case?

I guess they could both be Q1 2018.

 

[Jim_Cacher]

Because Ubisoft is finally going to release Beyond Good and Evil 2?

Take your time please, especially if the next Assassins Creed is in Egypt.

Agree. With this awesome theme, I can wait.

 

[wenis]

Good. Take your time a build these games right.

 

[Spinx]

They'll get bought by Vivendi and release AC AND FAR CRY IN 2017 !

 

[SpartanN92]

Take the time to nail it... get back to your roots.
Unpopular opinion but AC 1 is still my favorite AC. I'd love to see the game return to the Crusades back when it was a religion story not an aliens story (or whatever the hell those precursor things are)

 

[Nestunt]

Don't believe it

 

[Kabouter]

This is an outrageously long time without new historical tourism simulators Ubisoft.

 

[Kouriozan]

Well....
They said no Assassin's Creed game in 2016 and BOOM here's a collection.

 

[UrbanRats]

So Wildlands is their big Fall 2017 game then? They surely won't go without one.

Fine by me.
Im hyped about that, and now im back having hope for a new AC game.

 

[Whompa02]

How will I live?!

 

[Stereogatari]

They both need a reboot.

 

[LordBaztion]

So, Assassin's Creed The Américas collection remaster for 2017?

 

[@Wreck]

no AC next year makes me sad, its one of my favs

far cry i've tried so much but first person games too hard for me...

 

[ZeroX03]

Well....
They said no Assassin's Creed game in 2016 and BOOM here's a collection.

They said no new Assassin's Creed game. The collection is all old.

 

[darthsontin]

Coming 2017:
Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered
Far Cry 2 Malaria Edition

 

[Djostikk]

I'm really sick leave me alone. ಥ_ಥ

Get well.

 

[tilomite!]

Rockstar takes their time with development and has great results. Polyphony takes their time and, not so great results. Hopefully Ubiskft gets the most out of increased development time.

 

[InsaneTiger]

Good

 

[Guymelef]

No Assassin's no FarCry, no Watch Dogs, they are going to have a good sales decline yoy.

 

[royox]

Ok...I'm not english but I'm 90% sure the Title lacks a verb to make sense.

 

[brokenbeans]

I'm really sick leave me alone. ಥ_ಥ

Go get some rest and relax bro

 

[OléGunner]

I really doubt there wont be a new AC in 2017.

Hmm on the last PS I Love You podcast on their news segment even Yves Guillemot said they will skip 2017 for AssCreed if they have to.

I think Ubi are putting a big emphasis on polish for their flagship games now.

 

[Heaven Shard]

Great news. AC and especially FC are huge games, so they need to have enough time to test these worlds.

I think Ubi's future is looking fantastic if they are taking such measures with their most valuable IPs. I think we will start seeing the true current gen games, untethered by last gen.

I think EA is doing the same and will be encouraged to do more in following Ubi's direction. I think they are taking their time with Andromeda and it seems they didn't rush Mirror's Edge: Catalyst*.

*I didn't play that one, if it had already released, how was it from a technical side?

 

[Akai__]

What is actually planned for next fiscal year in this case?

I guess they could both be Q1 2018.

I hope for more UbiArt games, but those will obviously not be huge sellers like their big games.

 

[Zojirushi]

Ok...I'm not english but I'm 90% sure the Title lacks a verb to make sense.

Pff do you even Far Cry bruh


Also of course, with a game as big as BG&E2 there's no budget left for anything else.

 

[danmaku]

Take your time Ubi, I still need to finish Unity, Syndicate and Rogue. Waiting isn't a problem, work hard on Empire and give us the best AC ever. Oh, and get well soon CE!