French studio Darkworks no longer working on ambitious new title

Ubisoft moves I Am Alive development to Shanghai

Ubisoft and Darkworks habe confirmed that that they are no longer working with French independent studio Darkworks to develop its title I Am Alive.

The game is now being developed by Ubisoft’s Shanghai studio

"In order to respect the new launch date for this ambitious title, and Darkworks having other obligations, we have mutually decided to complete development of I Am Alive at Ubisoft Shanghai, as the two studios have collaborated on aspects of the title over the past year.

"The team at Darkworks has respected its contractual obligations on the project and will be a part of the success of the game when it launches."

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