Tonight Ubisoft will announce a new multiplayer shooter.
Videos that have surfaced in advance are already strongly reminiscent of Call of Duty – and
the internet mocks.
July 19, 2021Update: Ubisoft has officially revealed the game!
revealed! The title is XDefiance
Original announcement: When Ubisoft announces a new
multiplayer shooter that also bears the Tom Clancy name tag, it naturally generates
it naturally generates a lot of interest. Accordingly, it did not take
the first gameplay videos appeared even before the official unveiling.
appeared.
However, they are currently rather disillusioning: the material shown reminds many viewers
reminds many viewers more of Call of Duty. The most common
reproach that the game looks “very generic”.
Not good omens before the Reveal
When is the official reveal coming? It all started with a tweet
from Ubisoft, paired with a short, stylish video teaser. As early as
July 19, 2021 at 8pm, they would be unveiling “a brand new game in the
Tom Clancy universe”.
It didn’t take long for numerous fans to respond expressing their hope
for a new Splinter Cell. After all, the last
series was already eight years ago, and according to Ubisoft CEO Yves
Guillemot, there is a good reason for this.
Although Ubisoft is already officially working on a new title, not much is known about it yet.
not much is known yet. The last appearances of protagonist Sam
Fisher’s last appearances were in other games, most recently as a special
operator in Rainbow Six Siege.
The hopes of the fans were short-lived, however: IGN showed a short
IGN showed a short gameplay clip that made it clear that it will be a different,
possibly completely new brand:
Get a quick taste of a brand-new Ubisoft game right here, right now!
We had a chance to see what it looks like up close, and we can’t wait to tell you more. Keep an eye out on @Ubisoft tomorrow, July 19 at 11:15am PT for the full reveal. pic.twitter.com/nZkZB8kKNf
— IGN (@IGN) July 18, 2021
The Twitter account Get Flanked followed up with another video that also gives a good
which also offers a good insight into the fast pace of the game. And the
the majority of the viewers are not at all satisfied.
satisfied. Rather, jokes are piling up about the fact that Ubisoft is
is apparently developing “the next Call of Duty.”
Here is some actual gameplay. https://t.co/2dsqcfgCCK pic.twitter.com/VnYos1hdWb
— Get Flanked | DZ (@Get_Flanked) July 18, 2021
And the account Okami, known for its leaks, also has moving images of the
the game. Here it becomes clear that the game, depending on the location
colourful depending on the location.
Here's more gameplay of the Ubisoft shooter being announced tomorrow.
Is it me or does it look like COD?pic.twitter.com/Fdd0SX5R7I
— Okami (@Okami13_) July 18, 2021
The internet reacts with mockery
Underneath the leaked video snippets, numerous negative
reactions. Many are simply disappointed and complain that the
multiplayer shooter looks very generic and that it is also obviously
obviously very similar to the competition.
The similarity to Call of Duty is indeed undeniable.
dismissed. Above all, the very fast pace of the game and the movements
of the big top dog. As expected, this also
mocking comments in this direction:
“Wow – this looks so new and good and bears no resemblance whatsoever to any other
resemblance to any other FPS since 2017 (source).”
“This is literally Black Ops 4 with a reskin of a CS:GO map. (Source)”
Don’t judge too soon
Before you finally judge the new Ubisoft shooter, you should of course
of course wait for the official reveal. Only then will it
whether the gameplay will be refined by new elements and approaches.
will be refined. Of course, we will keep you up to date on this topic.
What else is happening at Ubisoft: In the past few days, the French publisher has already
French publisher has already made some news in the past few days. For example
confirmation that the future of Assassins Creed will be a live service.
is to be a live service. And unfortunately also with the news that several major titles will not be able to keep
planned for release in 2021.
What is your opinion of Ubisoft’s new game so far? Can you
the game that has been shown, or are you already itching to get your hands on it?
are you already itching to get your hands on it?
