An accomplished communications professional, Harsha, brings 12+ years of vast experience with her. A storyteller by heart, she plays a pivotal role of positioning Ubisoft India Studios as the ultimate game development studio in the country. Another key responsibility under her involves fostering positive collaborations with internal teams and external stakeholders. In this interview, Harsha shares insights into the working of her agile team, nurturing a dynamic workplace culture and her journey of creating some wonderful memories — for the teams and the gaming community of India. Hello Harsha ..read more

Ahoy there, Mateys! While you read, we still ride the waves of an exciting celebration we had at our Ubisoft India studios during the launch of Skull and Bones. This much-awaited project is a multiplayer open world pirate game where you play by your own rules to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin and build your smuggling empire in a perilous paradise. Ubisoft Singapore collaborated with our colleagues from Mumbai and Pune Production teams as well as Pune QC Functionality and TSD teams along with Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Phil ..read more

A career that started in 2011 in film and TV animation, Onkar switched to the gaming industry in 2017. And now, he has mastered a specialisation in creating animations for immersive gaming experiences. Being proficient in industry-standard software and animation principles, he strives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling in the medium of video games. In this edition of Studio Spotlight, we get to know more about his work and what entails in 3D animation. Hey Onkar, what does a Senior 3D Animator typically do? A Senior 3D Animator holds an important role within a game development team ..read more

A regular day for Kunal in the studio revolves around uncovering bugs and polishing gameplay until it shines. As a Senior Game Tester at Ubisoft Pune, he loves getting into the nitty-gritty of game mechanics to ensure that players have a smooth gaming experience. Kunal has successfully delivered two projects, Far Cry 6 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and he says that his work is not just a job anymore but being part of a team that turns creative worlds into realities. Let’s get to know him better in the first edition of Studio Spotlight. Hey Kunal, what does a Senior Game Tester typicall ..read more

After a year full of hard work and crazy challenges, we sign off the year with an epic gala – Ubisoft India’s Annual Party, where each of us geared up to celebrate our year’s achievements, with music, dance, drinks and much more. Read along to know more about what happened at this extravagant party! We were so excited to come celebrate the evening in the neon-themed party and our venues were a testament to vibrant neon outfits, with everyone looking classy and at their absolute best. Ubisoft India employees dressed in their neon best elevating the party! As the party kicked off, our Managing D ..read more

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown released on 18th January 2024, and it was a big milestone for all of us at Ubisoft India. The much-awaited project is an action-adventure platformer game, inspired by the Metroidvania genre and set in a mythological Persian world. Ubisoft Montpellier, the lead studio, collaborated with Ubisoft Pune, Ubisoft Bucharest, and Ubisoft Kyiv for the successful release of the game worldwide. The talented Ubisoft Pune QC Functionality and TSD (Technical Standards Division) teams Our Pune studio was super excited to celebrate the launch of the game. Our colleagues from t ..read more

Taking the road less traveled, Annu decided to dedicate her life to making great video games. Right from her education phase, her fascination with picking up a controller and transporting oneself to another dimension has driven her towards making a career in the video game industry. We spoke to Annu and got her personal insights; read on to know more about the life of a Production Director at Ubisoft Pune. Can you take us on a brief journey through your career in the gaming industry and how you navigated to where you are today? I have always been fascinated by games and how they were made. Als ..read more

The world of gaming is immersive, challenging, and interactive – we are the seer of unseen worlds, tasked with creating universes that bring together cutting-edge technology, artistic vision, and creative sensibilities. A video game provides the player with an ability to navigate through artistic realms, a range of challenges, victories, and a sense of belonging to a larger community that spans all corners of the world. India has seen a burgeoning expansion of gaming as an industry over the past decade – and proven by the industry clocking $3.1 Bn in revenue for FY23, according to a study by L ..read more

The launch celebration of Just Dance 2024 Edition at both Mumbai and Pune studios witnessed great energy and enthusiasm. With team members unleashing their dance moves and exuberance, the event proved to be a dazzling showcase of fun and unity. Here’s a glimpse into how this extraordinary celebration unfolded. One couldn’t help but be thrilled by the sight of dance enthusiasts lined up at the game experience zone, eager to try the Just Dance 2024 Edition. The auditorium pulsated with energy, filled with music and team members excitedly tapping their feet, waiting to welcome everyone into the ..read more

From humble match-3 games to working on powerhouse AAAA titles, Sashi Menon paints a picture that’s nearly 16 years in the making to show us what it means to go from prototyping a dream at an interview to realizing it in the day-to-day running of a full-fledged studio. In this interview, Sashi gives us a glimpse into the fascinating world of production and co-development at Ubisoft Mumbai. Hello Sashi, can you take us on a brief journey through your career in the gaming industry and how you navigated to where you are today? It’s been around 16 years since I’ve been working in the gaming indust ..read more