Following the VR title's disappointing sales, the company says it is "not increasing our investment on VR at the moment".
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot defends Skull and Bones' $70 price tag by calling it a "very big game" that is "vast and complete".
Ubisoft will reveal the full extent of its fiscal year 2025 line-up in May, including titles like The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile.
Ubisoft Singapore outlines its process of developing the world of Skull and Bones, which launches on February 16th worldwide.
The beta runs from February 7th to 11th and includes two pirate dens, with the Coast of Africa and the Open Seas available to explore.
Despite widespread critical acclaim, it seems Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has failed to attract a large number of players upon its release.
Upon its release, Ubisoft stated that Assassin's Creed Mirage was seeing comparable launch numbers to the likes of Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey.
A remake of the classic stealth title was officially confirmed to be in development by Ubisoft in December 2021.
Meanwhile, the next mainline Assassin's Creed game, Codename Red, is also allegedly expected to release in the second half of 2024.
A gameplay showcase for the open world title, which is set in feudal Japan, will allegedly be showcased in July, it's been claimed.
"We feel like we have the ingredients for creating fun, engaging content that people will always come back to," says senior producer Neven Dravinski.
The open beta will let players explore the Red Isle, Coast of Africa, Open Seas, and the East Indies. Progress will carry over to the full game.
Each season will add new features like Territory Control and Fleet Management, limited-time events, new ships, and more for free.
Players will craft contraband and engage in Heists and Takeovers to secure manufactories and grow their pirate empire in the endgame.
Meanwhile, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown debuts in fourth place, with Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24 still occupying the top two spots.
Rémi Boutin, senior game designer on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, hopes to be able to work on a Legend of Zelda game one day.
The side-scrolling Metroidvania title launched on January 18th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch.
The game, which has yet to be officially announcd by Ubisoft, will likely be based on Netflix's Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.
Ubisoft's beloved franchise returns with its first new instalment since 2010, this time coming with a Metroidvania twist and returning to its sidescrolling roots.
"As people embrace that model, they will see that these games will exist, the service will continue, and you'll be able to access them when you feel like," says Ubisoft's Philippe Tremblay.
