Next-gen is heating up and PS5 and Xbox Series X (and S) are right around the corner. Because it's so close, Ubisoft has laid out exactly what next-gen means to its current and upcoming games in the lengthy blog post.
If you don't want to read a million words to find all that information out, we've broken it all down in an easy to read format for you below.
Ubisoft PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades
Watch Dogs Legion - release date: October 29
Xbox Series X/S:
- Ray tracing
- Quicker load times
PS5:
- Raytracing
- Adaptive triggers support
- 3D Audio
- Quicker load times
Assassin's Creed Valhalla - release date: November 10
Xbox Series X/S:
- 60fps/4K (Xbox Series X_
- Quicker load times
PS5:
- 60fps/4K
- 3D Audio Engine
- Quicker load times
Immortals Fenyx Rising - release date: December 3
Xbox Series X/S:
- 60fps/4K (Xbox Series X)
- HDR
- Dolby Atmos and spatial audio
- Quicker load times
PS5:
- 60fps/4K
- HDR
- 3D Audio
- DualSense haptic feedback
- Quicker load times
Far Cry 6 - release date: February 18, 2021
Xbox Series X/S:
- 60fps/4K (Xbox Series X)
PS5:
- 60fps/4K
Riders Republic - release date: February 25, 2021
Xbox Series X/S:
- 60fps/4K (Xbox Series X)
- HDR
- Quicker load times
PS5:
- 60fps/4K
- HDR
- Quicker load times
Just Dance 2021 - release date: November 12, 2020
No improvements, but a free download for those who buy it on Xbox One and want to get it on Xbox Series X or S. PS5 players who purchase Just Dance 2021 can play it on PS5 via backwards compatibility.
Rainbow Six Siege
Xbox Series X/S
- 120fps/4K
PS5:
- 120FPS/4K
For Honor
Xbox Series X:
- 60fps/4K
Xbox Series S:
- 60fps/1080p
PS5:
- 60fps/4K
All of Ubisoft's games will allow you to upgrade to their next-gen versions at no additional cost if you buy them on Xbox One or PS4.
Microsoft recently announced that Rainbow Six Siege is coming to Game Pass, so you'll be able to enjoy Ubisoft's tactical shooter as part of your Xbox Live subscription. Last month, the game got its big Shadow Legacy patch, adding Sam Fisher and a bunch of map improvements.
If you're planning to jump between different platforms next-gen, Ubisoft Connect is a new cross-save system for Ubisoft games that allows you to carry progress between even competing platforms.