Ubisoft, which is behind the "Assassin's Creed" franchise, said it sees net bookings for the current fiscal year being "stable" year-on-year

Released in August 2024, Star Wars Outlaws seriously struggled for sales despite boasting a massive development budget and a lengthy, widespread marketing campaign. The title quickly became a significant factor in Ubisoft's more recent decline, and set alarm bells ringing within the company, with shareholders eyeing potential buyouts.

Assessing the Assassin's Creed Shadows launch in its latest financial report, Ubisoft says the latest installment in the stealth-stabby franchise "has clearly outperformed Assassin's Creed Odyssey" by two key metrics.