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GTA 6 Helps Modern Warfare 4, Actually, Activision Says
Activision's Chief Marketing Officer Tyle Bahl believes that the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 will benefit other major titles, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. He suggests that the influx of players drawn to GTA 6 will increase overall engagement with gaming platforms, positively impacting titles like Modern Warfare 4 and even The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Ubisoft's CEO also expressed a similar sentiment, viewing big game releases as beneficial for the entire industry.
Ubisoft reportedly look to cut 100 more jobs by proposing voluntary redundancies at studios including lead Anno devs Ubisoft Mainz
Ubisoft has initiated discussions regarding voluntary redundancies at its German studios, including Ubisoft Mainz, Ubisoft Dusseldorf, and Ubisoft Berlin, aiming to cut approximately 100 jobs. This move, which affects developers of the Anno series and contributors to Rainbow Six Siege, is reportedly influenced by stricter German labor laws compared to the US. The publisher has faced numerous staff reductions and studio closures across its global operations throughout the year.
Rainbow Six Mobile is Going Offline on January 16th, 2027
Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Mobile will be shut down on January 16th, 2027, less than a year after its February 2026 launch. The company plans to continue supporting the title with new content until its servers are taken offline. The development team expressed gratitude to the community and stated they will move on to other strategic projects.
Ubisoft Shutting Down Rainbow Six Mobile After Less Than A Year
Ubisoft has announced the shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile, which will cease operations on January 16, 2027, less than a year after its full launch in February 2026. The company cited a need to move developers to "other long-term strategic projects" and acknowledged a challenging year that included layoffs and studio closures.
"It changes the notion of safety for the enemies, but also for you": Rainbow Six Tactics' destruction undoes the classic dynamics of flanking
Rainbow Six Tactics aims to innovate turn-based tactical gameplay by integrating destructible environments as a core mechanic, moving beyond graphical enhancements. Creative director Elie Benhamou explains how this feature allows for new tactical approaches, changing the dynamic of cover and flanking by enabling players to create new lines of sight and forcing both enemies and players to reconsider their safety.
March of Giants' Creative Director knows the MOBA market is ruthless, but he believes he can replicate his Rainbow Six Siege success
Ubisoft Montreal's Creative Director Xavier Marquis believes March of Giants can succeed in the competitive MOBA market by offering a unique blend of real-time strategy and MOBA elements, drawing parallels to the success of Rainbow Six Siege. Despite acknowledging the market's ruthlessness and the failures of past competitors, Marquis and his team are driven by a passion to innovate and create a game they themselves would want to play.
March of Giants Might Actually Get You to Play a MOBA Besides Dota 2 and League | IGN Preview
March of Giants aims to challenge established MOBAs like League of Legends and Dota 2 by incorporating lessons learned from Rainbow Six Siege's success. The game plans to retain core MOBA mechanics such as complex itemization and last hitting while offering modern accessibility features.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the game's 15 Operators have 'unique' loadouts so they didn't 'overlap' with each other — but there was still room for 'community favorites' and 'operators that were impossible to not include'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron emphasized the importance of unique Operator loadouts and playstyles to avoid overlap in the upcoming turn-based tactics game. While the initial roster of 15 Operators includes fan favorites like Ash and Sledge, tough choices were made regarding which characters to include, with no current plans for future additions post-launch.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says players can't repeatedly play their favorite Operators because of the game's fatigue and injury system — 'It's a way to push players to use their tools and shuffle their roster'
Rainbow Six Tactics will implement fatigue and injury systems to prevent players from repeatedly using their favorite Operators, encouraging roster diversity. Game director Martial Potron stated these mechanics emphasize the human element of the special agents and push players to utilize their full toolkit. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
The timeless power of Shiv
Evan, a dedicated First-Person Shooter enthusiast since 2008, now oversees editorial operations for PC Gamer worldwide. His extensive experience includes publishing reviews and news, and his most-played titles include Hunt: Showdown, Team Fortress 2, and Counter-Strike, stemming from a lifelong fondness for the genre initiated by Quake 2.
Rainbow Six Tactics game director says the XCOM-style turn-based genre felt like a 'natural fit' for the spin-off — 'When you look at Rainbow Six, its DNA is tactical, it's just that it's first-person'
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron explained that the decision to make the spin-off a turn-based tactics game, similar to XCOM, felt like a natural fit due to the core tactical DNA of the Rainbow Six series. He noted that the development team at Ubisoft Paris also had prior experience with turn-based titles like Mario + Rabbids, which helped in convincing Ubisoft and the Rainbow Six team of the genre choice.
Rainbow Six Siege Dev On Competing With GTA 6 And Why There Are No Plans For Siege 2
Ubisoft's Joshua Mills, creative director for Rainbow Six Siege, acknowledges that Grand Theft Auto 6's November 2026 release will impact player numbers but expects the effect to be temporary. He stated that the team will focus on rewarding existing players and has no current plans for a 'Siege 2', opting instead for updates like 'Siege X' due to the significant undertaking of a full sequel. The Rainbow Six universe will also expand with the turn-based tactical game, Rainbow Six Siege Tactics, in 2027.
'You're Going to Take a Hit': Rainbow Six Siege Director Bracing for GTA 6 Launch Impact, Promises Players Who Stick Around Will Be Served 'Like Kings and Queens'
Ubisoft is preparing for the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 and its potential impact on Rainbow Six Siege player numbers. The company plans to reward players who remain loyal to Rainbow Six Siege with special treatment.
Rainbow Six Siege Offers Free OL' Clanker Drone Skin
Rainbow Six Siege is offering players a free 'OL' Clanker' drone skin as part of the Wasteland Circuit Event, which runs from September 23rd to October 13th. To claim the reward, players must link their Ubisoft account to Twitch, watch participating streams for at least three hours between the specified dates, and then manually claim the item via the Twitch Drops inventory.
How about that StarCraft trailer, eh
Evan Lahti, a long-time FPS enthusiast and editorial lead at PC Gamer, reflects on the StarCraft trailer. He shares his personal history with FPS games, listing his most played titles and recalling his first multiplayer FPS experience with Quake 2.
Battlefield Baby
Evan, a dedicated First-Person Shooter enthusiast and editorial leader at PC Gamer since 2008, oversees global editorial operations. His extensive experience includes publishing reviews and news, with a personal history of playing titles like Hunt: Showdown, Team Fortress 2, and Quake 2.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, Modern Warfare 4, and more will be playable ahead of release at PAX…
PAX Australia will feature playable demos of upcoming games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Attendees can also experience Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 and participate in Ubisoft esports events.
PAX Aus 2026 unveils its Expo Floor lineup
PAX Australia 2026 has announced its Expo Floor lineup, featuring major developers like SEGA, Activision, and Square Enix. SEGA will showcase titles including Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 and Persona 4 Revival, while Activision will present Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Ubisoft will also host Rainbow Six Siege finals and other activities.
Ubisoft is 'testing' making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam
Ubisoft is testing a new method to launch its games on Steam without requiring the separate Ubisoft Connect desktop application. This change, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the player experience, though a Ubisoft Connect account will likely still be necessary for features like cross-progression. The publisher plans to roll out this improved integration to other titles in the future, addressing long-standing player frustrations with multi-launcher requirements.
A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games
Ubisoft is testing a new Steam tool that could allow its games to function without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher to be installed or run separately. This feature, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the PC gaming experience by integrating services directly into Steam, potentially expanding to other major Ubisoft franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
