What is the "large game" that Ubisoft is releasing before April 2024?

Ubisoft has confirmed the launch dates of the aforementioned titles, with Assassin's Creed Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora scheduled for October 12 and December 7, respectively.

Interestingly enough, Ubisoft didn't name Assassin's Creed Codename Jade in the lineup. Either the mobile title, made in partnership with Level Infinite, isn't a AAA title or it's not coming out soon, contrary to earlier leaks.

The focal point of the earnings call, however, was the discussion surrounding the mysterious "large game" scheduled for a Q4 FY24 release. Executives stayed tight-lipped about the title, even when probed if the game could be Star Wars Outlaws, a title set for a 2024 release. Though some speculate that this could be the Splinter Cell remake, that game is still in early development, making this theory less likely.

Simultaneously, the idea of Star Wars Outlaws being the unconfirmed title isn't improbable, despite Massive Entertainment, the studio behind Star Wars Outlaws, releasing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora before the end of the year. Normally, a studio is going to want to space out its different AAA titles by at least a year if not more. Then again, these desperate times call for desperate measures, and Ubisoft might think that it's time to break convention by releasing AAA titles back-to-back despite the inherent risk that comes from such a move.

Of course, we shouldn't forget the earlier leaks saying that a sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising is in development and this "large game" could be yet another romp through a different set of mythological deities for Ubisoft.

The industry's landscape was another significant topic discussed during the recent earnings call. Guillemot shared that the looming Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard demonstrates the value of Intellectual Properties. Given Ubisoft's rich portfolio of IPs, this consolidation could potentially provide a significant value boost.

While Ubisoft has yet to officially confirm the mystery game, the upcoming line-up provides a diverse gaming experience a lot of fans worldwide will enjoy. The variety and breadth of these releases, from AAA blockbusters to mobile titles, is a sign of the company's commitment to maintaining its position at the forefront of the gaming industry.

So, while Ubisoft has shown a slight dip in sales this quarter, the company's future appears to be well-lit. It's easy to see the reason why Guillemot expresses optimism for the future, pointing to the company's focus on the biggest opportunities and significant cost reductions as key factors for increasing revenue, earnings, and cash flow in the coming years.

It'll be interesting to see how the strategy pans out. Will Ubisoft continue to expand its horizons, and will the mystery game live up to the hype it's unintentionally generating? Only time will tell.