Ubisoft has acquired the intellectual property (IP) and the development team behind 'March of Giants', a new MOBA title previously developed by Amazon Games Studio Montreal.

Ubisoft announced the acquisition on the 15th (local time) via its official website. The deal marks the return of former Ubisoft developers, including Xavier Marquis, creative director of 'Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege', and Alexandre Parizeau, managing director of Ubisoft Toronto.

This agreement was reached as part of Amazon's company-wide restructuring to scale back its gaming division. While specific terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, it was noted that Amazon has agreed to support the game's marketing through its streaming platform, Twitch.

Ubisoft cited the growth potential of the MOBA market as a key driver for the acquisition, with projections suggesting the market size will double by 2030. The 'March of Giants' team will join a specific creative house within Ubisoft to lead the project.

Unveiled to the public last September, 'March of Giants' has recently completed its closed alpha testing. The development team is currently preparing large-scale updates, including the addition of new giant characters, expansion of competitive modes, and the construction of core systems for long-term service. Director Xavier Marquis expressed his ambition to elevate the game's potential with the company's support.

Meanwhile, this divestment is interpreted as an extension of the large-scale restructuring Amazon carried out last October. At that time, Amazon reduced its workforce by approximately 14,000 and significantly revised its game development strategy. This process involved downsizing the Irvine and San Diego studios and the publishing organization, as well as halting further development of 'New World' and canceling the 'Lord of the Rings' MMO project.

Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, stated, "This title will offer players a fresh and dynamic experience. We believe there is an opportunity for Ubisoft to build competitiveness in one of the industry's most intense battlegrounds. I am very pleased to welcome back Xavier, Alexandre, and the 'March of Giants' development team. We will provide full support as they shape the future of this promising new IP."