Ubisoft Forward June 2023 — Recap

Jan Fritz Saborrido
4 min readJun 20, 2023

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Ubisoft Forward is back and live from L.A. with an exciting line-up of games and announcements. Let’s get to the highlights of the show.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Release Date: December 7, 2023
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Amazon Luna

Prepare to loose yourselves in the beauty and the danger of the Western Frontier in this first-person action-adventure game. Previously abducted by the RDA, you awaken from your cryosleep 15 years later to a new Pandora. Set out on a journey of discovery to unravel the mysteries of your past, learn what it means to be Na’vi, and explore new regions and biomes of Pandora on land either on foot or while riding on a direhorse, or with your trusted ikran (mountain banshee) on the air.

Playable either in single player or with a friend online in two-player co-op. The original story in this game also co-exists with the original Avatar films.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Release Date: January 18, 2024
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna

Time has come to open a new chapter and to journey in legendary Persia. You play as Sargon, a fearless sword prodigy and the youngest member of a squad of 7 elite warriors: The Immortals. You go on a journey to the cursed land of Mount Qaf in order to rescue Prince Ghassan and bring him back to Persepolis.

However, Mount Qaf becomes a prison full of hostile inhabitants. You discover a grand citadel full of mysteries where time flows differently, where the past coexists with the future. Mastering these time powers is the key to succeeding in your quest.

The Crew Motorfest

Release Date: September 14, 2023
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

An all new take on the action driving genre, a celebration for car lovers to share and experience car culture fantasy on the beautiful island of O’ahu, Hawaii. No matter how you enjoy cars and driving on your own or with your crew, Motorfest has something for everyone. Closed beta of the game will be held on July 21–23.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Release Date: October 12, 2023
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna

Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes the franchise back to its roots, with Basim and his adventure from a street thief to master assassin in the city of Baghdad. Gameplay footage was shown, heavily focusing on the stealth-based combat of the game.

Star Wars Outlaws

Release Date: 2024
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Outlaws is the first-ever open world Star Wars game, with an original scoundrel story set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Kay Vess and her companion Nix travel across the galaxy, through stunning varied open-world locations, and the wilds of space. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.

Other Announcements:

  • X Defiant (Open Session on June 21–23, 2023)
  • Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (Fall 2023 on Netflix)
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division: Resurgence (Fall 2023)
  • Skull and Bones (Closed Beta on August 25–28, 2023)
  • Roller Champions x Jet Set Radio (June 27, 2023)
  • Brawhalla: Combat Evolved Crossover (July 12, 2023)
  • Rocksmith+ (Try it for free today on PC and Mobile)
  • Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope (Final DLC with Rayman, Later 2023)
  • Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR (TBA)
  • Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade (TBA)

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