The World Needs More Ubisoft Stealth Games and Less Ubisoft Open-World Games

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Ubisoft is a giant in the gaming industry, and its popularity is largely due to the open-world games it has put out which remain some of the most successful in the genre. The Assassin's Creed series, for example, is unavoidable within gaming, and though it has covered different time periods across its many titles, the games have been applauded by critics for providing detailed and immersive open-worlds. Similarly, the Far Cry series takes FPS gaming to an open-world setting, and the latest entry in the series, Far Cry 6, manages to explore complex political themes while providing the same high-energy action that gamers have come to expect from the franchise.

Because Ubisoft's open-world games have become so ubiquitous, some gamers have begun to complain that they are fatigued by them and their somewhat predictable format. This may be a sign that Ubisoft would be wise to focus on other gaming genres, such as the stealth genre. Fortunately, Ubisoft's past games have shown that the studio can craft great stealth gaming experiences.

How Bethesda's Open-World Formula Differs From Ubisoft's

Ubisoft is a large company, which allows it to consistently release big-budget AAA games. However, there are some disadvantages to constant releases, especially when it involves near-annual releases from the same franchises. Most notably, it can lead to releases becoming repetitive and derivative when there is no time to focus on creativity and innovation, which tends to extend development periods. Consequently, due to the seemingly never-ending stream of open-world games from Ubisoft, gamers have begun to grow fatigued by them.

This is seen, for instance, with the negative connotations that have developed around certain common Ubisoft