It’s been a great week kicking off limited-time events, from Rainbow Six Extraction’s Eclipse Crisis Event to The Division 2’s Street Activation Apparel Event, to the Six Berlin Major. However, five games remain to Ubisoft+ Classics for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. Check it out in this week’s recap of all Ubisoft news from August 6-12.
Rainbow Six Extraction Eclipse Crisis Event Now Happening
Rainbow Six Extraction’s new Crisis Event, Eclipse, takes place through September 1. During the event, players work to take out a new Archaic threat, the Elusive Neoplasm, which will escape to the next sub-zone when it hears you coming. To help, Eclipse introduces a new REACT tech item called the Aura Grenade, a new Operator called Echo, and new cosmetic gear.
Ubisoft+ Classics adds Ghost Recon Wildlands, UNO, Monopoly Madness and more
Ubisoft+ Classics, the curated list of games available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members, adds five new titles to the list. Get ready to take down the cartel in Ghost Recon Wildlands, become a mogul in Monopoly Madness, and more when these games release on August 16.
The Division 2 Apparel Event “Street Activation” Now Available
From now until August 30, The Division 2: Warlords of New York will host the Street Activation Apparel Event, featuring 27 new cosmetic items to collect. The event is open to all players who have completed the New York Campaign, and event cache keys are earned by achieving in-game SHD levels or by purchasing Premium Credit. Keys can be collected until August 30 and used until September 6.
Rainbow Six Berlin Major starts August 15th
Tune in to the Six Berlin Major from August 15-21, which will mark the return of live audiences to a Rainbow Six esports event. The tournament will see the top 16 teams from Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America compete for the title. Those who attend the event will receive printed codes for a Six Major charm and weapon skin, and those unable to attend in person will be able to tune in via Twitch or YouTube.
Ubisoft+ Spotlight – Assassin’s Creed III
(Editorial Note: This is a quick series of weekly highlights written by writers from the Ubisoft News team of games available with a Ubisoft+ subscription. We hope you enjoy reminiscing with us or maybe something news to discover.)
Brittany Spurlin, writer/editor: Assassin’s Creed III takes players to the colonial frontier and plunges them into a revolution that spawned a nation. The story of Connor (aka Ratonhnhaké:ton, the Native American Assassin) is a grand adventure of twists, loss, betrayal and tenuous alliances, and on his quest to revive the colonial Order of Assassins, Connor will encounter historical figures. as Sam Adams, Charles Lee and George Washington, among others. He will also play a role in (or be blamed for) several key moments in the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Battle of Bunker Hill. In addition, through Connor, players will have the opportunity to recruit NPCs to rebuild the broken Brotherhood, aided by an old and embittered Achilles Davenport.
Oh, and while all this is happening, Desmond Miles is working hard these days to prevent the end of the world.
Assassin’s Creed III not only brought a revolution to life, it also revolutionized the gameplay of the franchise. Not only does it allow Connor to fight with one weapon in each hand and take out multiple enemies at once, it also introduces naval combat in Assassin’s Creed. The parkour system has also been updated to accommodate the needs of an Assassin running through the US border, allowing Connor to climb trees, mountains and cliffs. In keeping with Connor’s time period and heritage, players can also experiment with a number of new weapons, including a tomahawk, pistols, a bow and arrow, and muskets with bayonets. Compared to the urban European environments of previous Assassin’s Creed games, Assassin’s Creed III feels fresh and wild, and it has laid an important foundation for the continued evolution of the franchise. You can dive into Assassin’s Creed III today with a Ubisoft+ subscription.
Game updates
Rainbow Six Siege implemented a number of hotfixes targeting game health improvements, including:
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Nerfed cheats, including infinite ammo
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Duplicate accounts are now removed
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Fixed crashes related to the defuser
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