Ubisoft finalizes cloud streaming rights transaction with Activision Blizzard
13 October 2023 - 11:58PM
Ubisoft finalizes cloud streaming rights transaction with
Activision Blizzard
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Ubisoft finalizes cloud streaming rights transaction
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PARIS – October 13, 2023 – Ubisoft today announces
the completion of the transaction with Activision Blizzard giving
Ubisoft the cloud streaming rights for Call of Duty and all other
Activision Blizzard titles releasing over the next 15 years. This
follows the approval of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
on the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft (excluding
non-EEA cloud streaming rights) as well as Microsoft’s announcement
of the closing of such acquisition. The transaction will give
Ubisoft exclusive worldwide rights to stream the Activision
Blizzard games, except for non-exclusive rights to cloud streaming
versions in the European Economic Area, for all existing and
current Activision Blizzard games as well as those to be released
over the next 15 years. These rights will exist in perpetuity.
These rights will further strengthen Ubisoft’s content offering
through its subscription service Ubisoft+, as well as allowing
Ubisoft to license streaming access of the Activision Blizzard
catalog of games, including future releases, to cloud gaming
companies, service providers, and console makers. This will help
expand access for more players all around the world across all
streaming services. Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO of Ubisoft
said: “At Ubisoft, we are firmly convinced by the strong potential
of the cloud gaming market in the years ahead. These streaming
rights will enable us to deliver even more experiences to more
players across the world than ever before. Now that the transaction
is complete, we will begin working on the operational aspects of
bringing these games to Ubisoft+, our proprietary subscription
service and distribution ecosystem.” |
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Press contact |
Michael BurkVP, Corporate Communication
michael.burk@ubisoft.com |
Alexandre EnjalbertInvestor Relations Director+33 1 48 18 50
78alexandre.enjalbert@ubisoft.com |
About Ubisoft |
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’
lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences.
Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse
portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®,
Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just
Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom
Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy
an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get
rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+,
the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more
than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2022–23 fiscal year,
Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.74 billion. To learn more,
please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. |
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