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Ubisoft Beyond Good & Evil 2 development status

Overview

Ubisoft has confirmed that development of the video game Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains active. Despite a long period of silence following its initial announcements in 2008 and 2017, the project continues at Ubisoft Montpellier, which is reportedly still hiring professionals for the title.

Rik Godwin, an associate narrative director at Ubisoft Bordeaux, has confirmed his involvement in the project over recent months in a support and consulting capacity. The game is described as a large-scale action-adventure RPG featuring single-player and cooperative modes set within the System 3 solar system.

Recent reports indicate that the project is still in the pre-production phase, eighteen years after its initial announcement. According to reports from Origami, approximately 250 developers at Ubisoft Montpellier are currently working on the project as it moves toward an alpha stage. The development process has been marked by significant shifts in creative direction; between 2019 and 2022, the focus was on a massive multiplayer online experience, but the project has recently pivoted toward a ‘solo first’ adventure with a strong narrative and optional co-op play.

While no official release window has been provided, unverified rumors suggest the game may have undergone a deep revision that could result in a title change. Internal uncertainty regarding the game’s identity, coupled with the departure of creator Michel Ancel and the need to develop new underlying technologies for its massive scope, has contributed to delays. Some staff members have expressed concerns that the title may fail upcoming internal evaluations used to determine if a project meets creative expectations.

Entities

Ubisoft · Rik Godwin · Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft Bordeaux · Beyond Good & Evil 2

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 shifts to solo-first focus

    Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is reportedly shifting from a multiplayer live-service model to a solo-first adventure as it remains in pre-production.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Ubisoft confirms Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in development

    Ubisoft confirms Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in development despite being announced nearly 20 years ago, with staff reporting ongoing work on the ambitious project.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Ubisoft confirms Beyond Good & Evil 2 development is still active

    Ubisoft's Rik Godwin confirmed that development continues on Beyond Good & Evil 2, noting he has served in a narrative support and consultant role for several months.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Ubisoft confirms ongoing development of Beyond Good & Evil 2

    Ubisoft confirms that development of Beyond Good & Evil 2 continues, with staff providing support and consulting on the long-awaited interplanetary open-world project.

Sources

arkade.com.br · br.ign.com · es.ign.com · esport1.hu · everyeye.it · fettspielen.de · gamed.nl · gametimers.it · gry-online.pl · kitguru.net · multiplayer.it · pcguru.hu · que.es · saudigamer.com · sector.sk · techgaming.it · thegeek.hu · top-games.it · za.ign.com

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