Ubisoft Acquires March of Giants Game from Amazon
French video game publisher Ubisoft announced on December 15, 2025, the acquisition of the rights to the game March of Giants from Amazon, according to a press release. The Montreal-based team behind this online multiplayer battle arena game will join the company.
Development Team Integration
According to the company, the development team of March of Giants will join Ubisoft as part of this transaction. It is led by Xavier Marquis, creative director, and Alexandre Parizeau, senior production director, the press release states. Xavier Marquis previously held the position of creative director on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft, while Alexandre Parizeau was formerly the general manager of Ubisoft Toronto. The team is currently preparing a major update scheduled for 2026, which will introduce new heroes and expanded competitive modes, the company specifies. Amazon will also provide marketing support on Twitch for March of Giants as part of the agreement, according to the press release.
Game Performance and Reception
The game March of Giants successfully completed an alpha testing phase, according to the company. The press release notes that 98% of participants surveyed during this alpha version stated that March of Giants brought something new to the genre of online multiplayer battle arena games. The game combines lane fighting, battlefield mastery, and hero coordination, the company indicates. Since its initial unveiling, March of Giants has generated considerable excitement among early players and creators, who have praised its artistic direction, tactical depth, and emphasis on team play, the press release details.
Market Impact and Expectations
The global segment of online multiplayer battle arena games accounts for hundreds of millions of active players, according to the company. Industry analysts expect the global MOBA game market to continue growing year over year until the end of the decade, with total revenue expected to double by 2030, the press release reports. Ubisoft sees March of Giants as a project with the potential to offer a distinct experience to current fans of this genre and to attract new audiences, the company indicates. The transaction is expected to be concluded by December 16, the company adds. Financial terms are not disclosed. For the fiscal year 2024-2025, Ubisoft generated a net revenue of 1.85 billion euros, according to the press release.
