Ubisoft Shares Drop After Launch of Star Wars: Outlaws

Shares of French video game developer Ubisoft (EPA:UBIP) were down on Thursday, following underwhelming sales of Star Wars: Outlaws, which launched on August 30.

As of 7:40 am (1140 GMT), Ubisoft was trading 6.1% lower at €13.82.

Game Performance

Despite receiving decent reviews with a Metascore of 76, the game’s performance fell short of expectations due to technical issues. Players have reported bugs and unstable gameplay that likely affected sales.

Ubisoft’s creative director, Julian Gerighty, has announced that a patch is in development to address issues with certain missions, citing data showing they are not functioning as expected. The update is expected to be released in about ten days, possibly around September 17.

Other Titles Declining

Additionally, Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter XDefiant, which debuted on May 21, is experiencing a steady decline after a strong launch. Viewer engagement on platforms like Twitch has dropped significantly from over 200,000 at launch to approximately 2,500.

The game has faced criticism for technical problems and negative player reviews, contributing to its fall in popularity.

Ubisoft also experienced disappointment with the February 13 release of its pirate-themed adventure Skull & Bones, which received a lackluster reception, as predicted by many in the Reddit gaming community.