Ubisoft opens Russian office

Ubisoft has set up shop in Moscow, Russia.

This new office is to provide community development and support to the publisher’s expanding Russian market. During The Crew’s beta more the region with the most active users was Russia.

The office is to be headed up by MD Olga Lazareva, who previously was involved in EA’s business development in Russia.

What we’ve seen throughout our time in the region is that Russian players are passionate, vocal and committed to the games they love,” said Alain Corre, executive director of EMEA, Ubisoft. Establishing an office in Moscow demonstrates our commitment to Russian gamers, and will help us grow in lockstep with this rapidly expanding market.”

Lazareva added: Ubisoft’s new office and expansion here shows our appreciation for the growth of the Russian gaming community.

We’re looking forward to improving our relationship with Russian customers and to delivering a distinct lineup of localised games that offers something for every type of Russian player.”