We have put together all of Ubisoft’s announcements from Gamescom 2016 in one article for your convenience. Enjoy!
Ubisoft Unveils “Bounty Hunter” PvP Mode for Watch Dogs 2
Ubisoft unveiled the “Bounty Hunter” mode for Watch_Dogs 2, the upcoming instalment in the blockbuster Watch_Dogs franchise. Bounty Hunter enriches the online component of Watch_Dogs 2, which is seamlessly integrated with the single player experience.
For Honor Full Payable Roster of Heroes and Collectors Case Revealed
Ubisoft debuted its full roster of 12 playable heroes in For Honor, the critically acclaimed new action IP. The Knight, Viking, and Samurai legacies will each feature four true elite warriors, capable of making a major difference on the battlefield. In addition to the full-fledged story campaign revealed at E3 2016, For Honor includes five engaging multiplayer modes: Dominion, Brawl, Duel, Elimination, and Skirmish.
Ubisoft also announced the content of the For Honor Collector’s Case, a Uplay exclusive. Players will follow the path of the warriors and dominate the battlefield with the For Honor Collector’s Case, which contains premium digital and physical content along with three 1/3 scale full-metal faction helmet replicas and the Season Pass. For Honor will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on February 14th, 2017.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands Character and Weapons Customisation Trailer
Discover how Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands will allow you to create your own unique Ghost in our customisation trailer. Become an explosive devices expert, a sniper, or a silent killer. It’s up to you how you customise your weapons!
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC on March 7th, 2017.
STEEP Release Date Revealed and “The Mountain Is Yours” Trailer
Ubisoft announced STEEP, an action sports game set in the open world of the Alps, will be released on December 2nd, 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC.
Smelly VR Experience Available for Gamescom Goers as Ubisoft Announce the Nosulus Rift
Ubisoft announced the Nosulus Rift, a unique experience exclusively compatible with South Park: The Fractured But Whole. This device, only available during conventions and not for sale, takes virtual reality to a whole new level by allowing players to enjoy South Park: The Fractured But Whole in the most immersive way possible. A new perception through a sense that has never been tickled in gaming before: the sense of smell. To smell what exactly? Farts, obviously.
New DLC Announced for The Crew Called Calling All Units
Ubisoft announced that The Crew: Calling All Units, the second major expansion for the action-driving MMO The Crew, will be available for download on November 29th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC. The Ultimate Edition will also be released simultaneously packing all DLC packs plus the base game in one slick package.
Third Edition of Just Dance World Cup Competition Announced
Ubisoft along with the ESWC (Electronic Sports World Cup) announced the third annual Just Dance World Cup. The competition is open to all Just Dance players worldwide and will kick off with the release of Just Dance 2017 on October 28th in the UK when it comes to all motion-control gaming platforms, including Nintendo’s Wii, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC.
Last but not least…
Champions of Anteria Demo Now Available on Windows PC
Ubisoft announced a free demo for Champions of Anteria is now available on Windows PC via Uplay. Champions of Anteria is a new, tactical, real-time strategy game that immerses players in the magical land of Anteria, where they must wield the powers of five Champions to defeat enemies and reclaim the kingdom. Champions of Anteria will be available for download on Windows PC on August 30th.