About
Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Always at the forefront of innovation

Ubisoft Düsseldorf is the bold pioneer of the German games industry. It’ a buzzing place where diversity is our strength. Our teams and portfolio reflect this in an excellent way.

The studio creates beloved games like The Settlers, enriches Ubisoft’s AAA brands with its co-development projects, pushes the envelope of VR entertainment and develops cutting-edge technologies.

Looking to create unforgettable experiences for millions of players around the globe? Join us in Düsseldorf, one of the most liveable cities in the world.

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Our Milestones

1988

Foundation of Blue Byte

Blue Byte is founded in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

1989

TwinWorld: Land of Vision

Prince Ulopa is the sole survivor of the royal family. Travel through Cariken and find the mystical amulet to beat the evil wizard Maldur.

Genre: Platformer / Jump’n’Run;
Platforms: Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

1989

Jimmy Connors Pro Tennis Tour

One of the first true Tennis simulations.

Genre: Sports (Tennis)
Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Lynx, SNES, ZX Spectrum

1990

Tom and the Ghost

Tom’s mother got kidnapped by an evil sorcerer. Assist Tom and the ghost Sir Reginald Arrow in rescuing her!

Genre: Platformer / Beat ’em up
Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

1990

Atomino

An atomic puzzle to create new molecules!

Genre: Puzzle
Platforms: DOS, Macintosh

1991

Pro Tennis Tour 2

Are you ready for a rematch?

Genre: Sports (Tennis)
Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS

1991

Battle Isle

Do you have the strategic capabilities to rescue the Drulls from the military AI TitanNet?

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: Amiga, DOS

1992

The Great War: 1914-1918

Take command of your troops during one of Western Europe’s darkest hours.

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: Amiga, DOS

1993

The Settlers

The first title in one of the most iconic strategy brands to the day. Haven’t you always wanted to be king?

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Amiga, DOS

1994

Battle Isle 2200

The defense of Chromos continues.

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: Amiga, DOS

1995

Chewy: Esc from F5

Help Chewy in obtaining the Red Glump and stop the Borx evil plans!

Genre: Adventure
Platforms: DOS

1995

Battle Isle 2220: Shadow of the Emperor

The on-going war against TitanNet needs your strategic expertise!

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: Windows

1995

Albion

Tom Driscoll crash-landed on the alien-world Albion. Explore the world and find your way back while giving a helping hand to its inhabitants!

Genre: Role-Play Game
Platforms: DOS, Windows

1995

Dr. Drago's Madcap Chase

A party game for up to 8 people.

Genre: Computer Boardgame
Platforms: Windows

1996

The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici

Take over the responsibility for the fate of your people as you lead them back to Rome.

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: DOS, Windows, Macintosh

1996

Archimedean Dynasty

Command your submarine through the dystopian underwater world of the 27th century.

Genre: Action / Simulation
Platforms: DOS

1997

Extreme Assault

The world is under attack, get to your choppers!

Genre: Action / Simulation
Platforms: DOS

1997

Incubation: Battle Isle Phase Four

Scay’Hallwa is threatened by its mutating inhabitants. Rescue the colony!

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: Windows

1998

Game, Net & Match!

The spiritual successor of Pro Tennis Tour leads you back on the court!

Genre: Sports (Tennis)
Platforms: DOS

1998

The Settlers III

It’s time to settle again in the third entry of the beloved series. Three gods want to lead their people to victory in a divine competition. The stakes couldn’t be higher: The loser has to give the Universe a white paint-job.

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

1999

Stephen King's F13: Ctrl, Alt, ...Shiver

Includes No Swimming, Bug Splat, Whack-A-Zombie, and also comes with some horrifying Screamsavers and Deathtop images!

Genre: Action / Horror
Platforms: Windows, Macintosh

2000

Battle Isle: The Andosia War

The conflict on Chromos enters its final stage.

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy (with real-time elements)
Platforms: Windows

2001

Blue Byte’s Acquisition by Ubisoft

We have been proud members of Ubisoft since 2001!

2001

The Settlers: Smack a Thief!

They’re after your gold! Smack ‘em!

Genre: Mini-Game
Platforms: Windows

2001

The Settlers: Fourth Edition

Face the threat of the Dark Tribe and his leader Morbus!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2003

Moving to Düsseldorf

Our studio moves from Mülheim to the beautiful city of Düsseldorf.

2004

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings

Explore and populate as you build up your own Kingdom!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2006

The Settlers II: 10th Anniversary

Octavius got a new look!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2007

Honey for the King

The monarch is craving for some honey. Be sure to deliver it safely!

Genre: Mini-Game
Platforms: Windows

2007

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire

Build vibrant cities in a medieval world as you pave the ways to your own Empire!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2008

The Settlers: Rise of Cultures

Kilts for the Scots. Beer for the Bavarians. The Settlers are everywhere.

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2009

Dawn of Discovery

Play Anno on a console for the very first time!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii

2009

The Settlers

Play The Settlers on a console for the very first time!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Nintendo DS

2010

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Expand your realm village by village, sector by sector, as your Settlers help you on your way.

Genre: Strategy

2010

The Settlers – My City

Build your own city on Facebook.

Genre: Social Game
Plattformen: Facebook

2010

The Settlers Online

Lead your city to glorious prosperity, directly in your web browser!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Browser

2011

My Fitness Coach Club

Bringe dich mit individuellen Trainingseinheiten und einer Vielfalt an Workouts in Form.

Genre: Sports
Platforms: PS3, Wii

2011

The Settlers of Tandria

Do you have what it takes to become a powerful lord?

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: iOS

2012

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

Your home is your gym!

Genre: Sports
Platforms: Wii U

2013

Anno Online

Create an empire in your Browser!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Browser

2013

Panzer General Online

Command your tanks everywhere!

Genre: Turn-Based Strategy, Collectible Card Game
Platforms: Browser

2013

Silent Hunter Online

Your browser takes it to the deep sea.

Genre: Action / Simulation
Platforms: Browser

2014

Might & Magic Heroes Online

No challenge is too difficult for the heroes who join their forces!

Genre: Turn-Based RPG
Platforms: Browser

2014

Anno: Build an Empire

Build your empire and bring it everywhere!

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Mobile

2015

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

This is one of our AAA co-development projects in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. Squad up and breach in to explosive 5v5 PVP action.

Genre: First-Person Shooter
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One

2016

Assassin's Creed: Identity

Create your own Assassin and play everywhere.

Genre: Action / Stealth
Platforms: Mobile

2016

Champions of Anteria

Welcome to Anteria, a magical kingdom that'd be rather delightful if it wasn't enslaved by a bloodthirsty horde of enemy factions that have more evil tricks than you can imagine.

Genre: Action, Strategy/Tactics
Platforms: Windows

2017

For Honor

This is one of our AAA co-development projects in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. After a great cataclysm, 3 of the fiercest warrior factions in history clash in an epic battle for survival.

Genre: Action
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One

2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

This is one of our AAA co-development projects in collaboration with Ubisoft San Francisco. In the quiet mountain town of South Park, darkness has spread across the land. A new power is rising to combat this evil. An entire squad of superheroes will rise, led by a nocturnal scavenger sworn to clean the trash can of South Park society.

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One

2018

Escape the Lost Pyramid

What happened to the expedition that looked for the Pyramid of Nebka? Enter the Animus and find out the secret!

Genre: VR Adventure / Puzzle
Platforms: Escape Rooms, VR Arcades

2018

The Settlers: History Collection

Celebrate 25 years of this beloved series with The Settlers History Edition, optimized for modern PCs and Windows 10.

Genre: Strategy
Platforms: Windows

2019

Beyond Medusa's Gate

Find your way out of the cave where the legendary ship of the Argonauts is anchored.

Genre: VR Adventure / Puzzle
Platforms: Escape Rooms, VR Arcades

2019

New Studio building, New Studio Name

In August 2019, we have moved to a new AAA studio: Ubisoft Düsseldorf. It's an evolution towards a new physical location, but also towards a fresh identity with a new name and logo for our studio.

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    Ubisoft Düsseldorf

    Luise-Rainer Str. 7
    40235 Düsseldorf

    +49 (0) 211 5408 9580
    duesseldorf@ubisoft.com