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Fact check: Given the actions Ubisoft has taken to shit on gamers in the past decade, few things are more satisfying then seeing their horrible company sink under the waves of financial disaster.

Checked on March 25, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses confirm significant financial and operational challenges at Ubisoft, with concrete evidence showing:

  • Net bookings down 21.9% in first half of 2024-25 [1]
  • Operating losses of €252.1 million [1]
  • Stock price collapse from $84 to approximately $13 [2]
  • Multiple failed game launches including Skull and Bones and Star Wars Outlaws [2] [3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several important contextual elements:

  • Ubisoft is actively implementing a €200m cost savings plan and restructuring efforts [1]
  • The company is making efforts to address player feedback on games like Star Wars Outlaws [1]
  • There are deeper institutional issues beyond just financial problems:
  • Sexual harassment scandals [4]
  • NFT controversies [4]
  • Potential bailout discussions with Tencent [2]
  • Cultural controversies with Assassin's Creed Shadows [2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the statement's core assertion about financial troubles is supported by evidence, there are several biased elements:

  • The emotional satisfaction expressed over Ubisoft's struggles ("few things are more satisfying") overlooks the human impact - the company employs thousands of workers whose livelihoods are affected
  • The term "horrible company" oversimplifies a complex situation where:
  • The company is attempting to reform and address issues [1]
  • There's organized community response through #BoycottUbisoft movement [4]
  • The problems stem from specific management decisions and corporate culture rather than the entire organization [4] [4]

The statement reflects legitimate grievances supported by evidence but frames them in an emotionally charged way that might overlook the nuanced reality of corporate decline and its broader implications.

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