Massive Entertainment
Massive Entertainment business and news from across the web.- The Division: Resurgence Review in Progress – Mobile agentsThe Division: Resurgence offers a full-fledged looter shooter experience on mobile devices, set in a familiar snowy New York City. While the core gameplay loop and tactical combat are present, the game struggles with a cluttered UI, typical free-to-play mechanics, and technical compromises in its transition to mobile platforms, despite being built in Unreal Engine.
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workersUbisoft has ended active game development at its subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees as part of a global cost-saving initiative. The studio will transition to a support role, focusing on IT and engine development. This move is part of broader restructuring efforts within Ubisoft, which has seen multiple studio closures and layoffs this year.
Ubisoft names new Creative House and Creative Network leadersUbisoft has announced new leadership appointments to support its Creative House operating model. Julien Bares will manage Creative Houses 3 and 5, overseeing live and casual game brands, while Thomas Andrén will lead the new Creative Network to provide cross-functional support. These changes come as Ubisoft undergoes a significant restructuring, including studio closures and cost-cutting measures.
The Division 2 has set a new concurrent record on Steam, almost doubling its previous peak player count since 2019Tom Clancy's The Division 2 has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam, reaching over 27,000 players. This surge is attributed to the game's 10th-anniversary celebration, which includes a limited-time Realism Mode and free access to the Warlords of New York expansion. Future updates and The Division 3 are also in development.
The Division 2 breaks its own concurrent Steam record, 7 years after it was first releasedTom Clancy's The Division 2 has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam, reaching over 26,000 players during its 10-year anniversary celebrations. This resurgence is attributed to new content, a clear roadmap, and the limited-time Realism Mode, which coincides with the upcoming extraction experience, The Division 2: Survivors.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York expansion will be available for all players during the series' Anniversary Season alongside a new, limited-time Realism Mode that is 'a reflection of what has always sat at the heart of The Division'Massive Entertainment is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Division series with a special four-week Anniversary Season for The Division 2. During this event, the Warlords of New York expansion is free for all players, and a new limited-time Realism Mode offers a more grounded and challenging experience. The season also includes a new Event Pass with rewards like skins from other Tom Clancy titles.
The Division 2's new Realism Mode chops back the HUD, ammo and health regen, and is free for a monthUbisoft has introduced a new Realism Mode for Tom Clancy's The Division 2, which is available for free for one month and is included with the Warlords of New York expansion. This mode removes HUD elements, disables health regeneration, limits ammo, and increases enemy lethality. The update coincides with the original Tom Clancy's The Division's 10th anniversary and a significant price cut for The Division 2.
Is Star Wars Outlaws Any Good? - Review In Progress - The Game FanaticsStar Wars Outlaws offers a fun, grounded take on the Star Wars universe, placing players in the role of scoundrel Kay Vess between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Developed by Massive Entertainment, the game features a lively world, solid combat and stealth mechanics, and a unique ability upgrade system. While some flaws like a harsh checkpoint system and occasional physics glitches are present, the overall experience is a faithful and enjoyable depiction of the Star Wars galaxy, particularly for those new to its lore.