Ubisoft has revealed that two of its most highly-anticipated titles Assassins Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs will be available on the platform later this year. Ubisoft also announced that these titles will be among at least six next-gen games released for Xbox One in the systems first year.
The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible for us to deliver incredible new entertainment to gamers, said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. Our teams are using the innovations in connectivity, immersion and social gaming included in Xbox One to create original and memorable next-gen gaming experiences.
In addition to Assassins Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs, Ubisoft will deliver a mix of new episodes of existing franchises, new IPs and digital titles for Xbox One within the systems first 12 months on the market. More informationabout the lineup of games planned for the new system will be available during Ubisofts press conference at E3.
Ubisoft also has plans to deliver six next-gen games for Xbox One during its first 12 months.
About Assassins Creed IV Black Flag:
Assassins Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Assassins Creed IV Black Flag features a vast open world with more than 50 navigable locations. Combat combines the weaponry of the Assassins Order with armaments of the era, and rewards both daring and stealth. And the series acclaimed multiplayer experience is more varied and ruthless than ever in Assassins Creed IV Black Flag.
About Watch Dogs
In Watch Dogs, players will be immersed in a living, breathing and fully connected recreation of Chicago. Players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicagos central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the citys omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon. Fans can stay connected to Watch Dogs by visiting the official website, Facebook page and Twitter account.
