Ubisoft is acquiring the Amazon Games Montreal team behind the upcoming MOBA March of Giants, bringing back Rainbow Six Siege veterans Xavier Marquis and Alexandre Parizeau to lead the project.

Meanwhile, work on Amazon’s New World MMO was halted, and reports suggested the Lord of the Rings MMO may have been canceled as part of the studio restructuring.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said the team’s ambition aligns with Ubisoft’s goal to build bold new experiences and support the project as it evolves.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Amazon will provide marketing support for March of Giants on Twitch as part of the arrangement.

The deal highlights a broader industry trend toward consolidation and strategic pivots among major game studios.

The acquisition follows Amazon’s cuts to its game business and the end of MMO development, with March of Giants previously named as an upcoming title.

There is uncertainty about the future state of Amazon Games Montreal post-sale, with Amazon not yet clarifying its plans for the studio.

Analysts note Ubisoft faces a competitive MOBA market against giants like League of Legends and Dota 2.

This acquisition comes amid Amazon’s broader strategic shift that gutted its video game division, halting significant first-party AAA development and cutting roles in Irvine, San Diego, and the central publishing team.

There is no release date yet for March of Giants; Amazon announced the game in August, with a closed alpha following and a planned next playtest in 2026.

The sale aligns with Amazon’s shift away from AAA development toward casual games, while Tomb Raider remains a focus for the company.

Ubisoft views March of Giants as innovative and differentiated, with potential to attract new audiences and evolve into a live competitive game.