Ubisoft has addressed reports about ties to Saudi Arabia with the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC.
If you didn’t know already, earlier last month, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage is receiving a free DLC which will include a new story chapter and missions set in 9th-century AlUla. Before this announcement, a report had surfaced about a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which Ubisoft declined to comment on.
Ubisoft Has Creative Control Over Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s DLC
According to a report by GameFile (via IGN), during an internal Q&A, Ubisoft employees questioned whether partnering up with those accused of crimes against humanity for ordering the assassination of a journalist would help the company’s image. Ubisoft responded, stating that Guillemot’s visit to Saudi Arabia with French President Emmanuel Macron was a “classic diplomatic tool for expanding France’s influence and reach around the world.”
Moreover, Ubisoft tried to distinguish between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and PIF, stating, “The latter’s money is not MBS’s, and talking with partners who do not share our democratic values does not mean abandoning them.” In a statement to IGN, Ubisoft clarified that it has “creative control” over the upcoming content, which was only made possible through the “support of local and international organisations.”
In other news, Assassin’s Creed Shadows just received the 1.1.1 update, which includes Claws of Awaji DLC, a new level cap, and more. Additionally, Rocksteady has hired a former director from Assassin’s Creed for the same role. What are your thoughts on Ubisoft addressing Saudi Arabia’s links to the new Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC? Let us know through the official Insider Gaming forums discussion.
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