Ubisoft has acquired both the rights to the free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game March of Giants and the development team from Amazon Games Montreal. The announcement confirms that the Montreal-based team will join Ubisoft to continue work on the title.

The Amazon Games Montreal team is composed of experienced developers, including several who previously worked at Ubisoft. Notable team members include senior production lead Alex Parizeau, former managing director of Ubisoft Toronto, and creative director Xavier Marquis, who was the original creative director for Rainbow Six Siege.

Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot commented, “March of Giants has a real opportunity to bring something fresh and dynamic to players, and to help Ubisoft compete in one of gaming’s biggest arenas. We’re looking forward to welcoming back Alexandre, Xavier, and many of the seasoned March of Giants team who have previously worked at Ubisoft. The entire team’s ambition, creativity, and talent align perfectly with our desire to build bold new experiences for players. We look forward to supporting them as they shape the future of this promising new IP.”

March of Giants remains in development, with closed alpha tests scheduled throughout the year. The team is currently preparing a major update that will introduce foundational systems aimed at supporting the game’s long-term growth.

As part of the acquisition, Amazon will provide Ubisoft with marketing support for March of Giants on Twitch. Parizeau expressed gratitude to Amazon for their early support, stating, “Our closed alpha was an important milestone and showed a glimpse of the game’s real promise. Now, by joining Ubisoft, we’re uniting behind a shared vision to build March of Giants into one of the next great, enduring MOBAs.”

Steve Boom, VP of audio, Twitch, and games at Amazon, added, “We’re proud of what our team in Montreal has built with March of Giants. We’re confident that under Ubisoft’s leadership, the talented developers in Montreal will continue to thrive and create amazing game experiences.”

Amazon has recently shifted its approach to game development. In October, the company ended active development on its MMO New World: Aeternum, citing sustainability concerns for ongoing content updates. This move followed significant layoffs within Amazon’s corporate workforce, including its video game division, as part of a broader strategic shift. In a memo to staff, Boom noted the decision to halt much of Amazon’s first-party triple-A game development, particularly around MMOs, resulting in substantial role reductions at studios in Irvine, San Diego, and the central publishing team. March of Giants was among the projects mentioned in this context, with the Montreal team having completed a successful closed alpha and continuing work on the game.

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