We end up wondering which game will be presented at E3 and which has not been leaked nearly 1 month before. Ubisoft was no exception and we sensed a few titles. We were talking about The Division 2. Well, for this one it was confirmed during the Xbox One conference (find the Kihaa recap here). There is also talk of Assassin's Creed Odyssey which would take place in Ancient Greece. Some also dream of a Splinter Cell or a Watch Dogs 3. Let's see if the fantasies are confirmed (hoping that Yves Guillemot will manage better than Square Enix). Here is the recap of the Ubisoft E3 2018 conference that took place on June 11, 2018 at 9:15 pm.
We start strong with a … Uh… Mascot dancing, on a brass band… Could it be an opening by Just Dance 2019 ? Yes. We still go from an opening last year by Shigeru Miyamoto to a panda dancing this year. At least the everlasting Just Dance will be evacuated. It is expected in October 2019.
Ubisoft's first video: Beyond Good and Evil 2
A new trailer featuring a cinematic scene from Beyond Good and Evil 2. Highly anticipated game directed by Michel Ancel, but which still seems quite far from being ready. The video throws anyway, and ends with the small appearance of Jade, heroine of the first opus (but what is she doing here?)
On the other hand it's cool, but still no gameplay. The game is billed as an action rpg playable in solo or co-op. Note that players are involved in street art and music, to make the game more impregnated by its community. A partnership with HitRecord is thus set up.
Rainbow Six Siege
Having surpassed 30 million players, the community of Rainbow Six Siege seems to be at the center of the gaming experience. The focus is on the E-Sport aspect that is very important for gaming. A documentary has been produced on the best players in the community that you will be able to discover on August 13th.
Trials Rising
Described as "the art of crashing in style", Trials is back with a new opus called Trials Rising. The game takes you around the world to highly known locations. You can sign up for the Closed Beta today. The game is expected in February 2019 on PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC.
The Division 2
Already announced at the Xbox One conference, The Division 2 is back in the news at the Ubisoft conference. After the virus decimated much of the population, survivors must reorganize into society. The division will then have to counter a danger that comes from within (we are not talking about gastro, promise). The game will allow you to choose a special class at the end of the campaign, it will be equipped with a particular weapon (such as a crossbow). The squads will now be composed of 8 players in endgame, especially in the brand new raids! Years of content are evoked for The Division 2, including 3 episodes progressing in the story from the first year. Good news: this new content will be free. Thank you Ubi. The Division 2 is scheduled for release on March 15, 2019.
Mario + Rabbids
Released a year ago, the tactical crossover game between the two licenses Nintendo and Ubisoft returns to E3. A small one to illustrate all this (what I do not know). Oh yes, there's Donkey Kong coming as DLC on June 26.
Skull and Bones
The pirate game seen by Ubisoft is illustrated again! Here's a new trailer that shows alliances and other betrayals between several captains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nWUZlA1bFw
A gameplay sequence is then unveiled. It must be recognized that it is slightly reminiscent of a certain Assassin's Creed: Blackflag in terms of naval gameplay. The game is expected for 2019.
Transference
A short visit from Elijah Wood to talk about Transference. It will be playable in VR and will consist of a psychological thriller that allows you to jump from one consciousness to another to solve puzzles. Schemer! The atmosphere seems very creepy. Release scheduled for fall 2018.
Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Hybrid space game that allows you to play with toy ships with the ability to change weapons without going through a menu. This game will be an opportunity to offer a new crossover by inviting Starfox, Nintendo's famous license.By the way, Miyamoto is present (even if he came after Just Dance). Note that the game is expected for October 16, and that the partnership is valid only on the Nintendo Switch.
For Honor
New features coming to For Honor ! Already, the game is available on Uplay on PC until next Monday. That's cool. And it's a fourth faction with the Wulin warriors (from China, for those who don't follow). A new update named Marching Fire. Note that the castle seats in 4vs4 will also be part of the game. The DLC is expected for October 16, 2018.
The Crew 2
We expect it for June 21 in open beta, but while we're at it, we might as well do a little com! A pre-download is available for those with a foam connection.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
We've been waiting for it, and we're going to be seen among the Greeks in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The main protagonist is just a simple mercenary who will have the path mapped out to become a Greek hero. A role-playing orientation is more assumed with the choice of the character. Greater interaction with history is announced. The narrative has therefore been completely revised compared to usual. You will be able to choose between a man or a woman at the beginning and you will do the whole adventure with it. The game is expected for October 05.
In the end, no huge surprises but a lot of gameplay. Ubisoft has delivered a fairly complete conference that will undoubtedly have convinced many players, according to personal taste!
