Canada/France: D-Box Technologies and Ubisoft Sign New Partnership Agreement

Montréal-based D-Box Technologies, specialized in haptic and immersive entertainment experiences, and France’s Ubisoft group, one of the world’s leading video game publishers, have signed a new partnership agreement that leverages the use of D-Box’s motion technology to enable Ubisoft to create enhanced experiences for players. The agreement allows Ubisoft to seamlessly integrate D-Box’s high-definition haptics and motion technology into the game development process, which will allow players to immerse themselves more deeply into virtual worlds.

“For more than ten years, D-Box has been enriching the motion experience in racing and flight simulation games. This new milestone for D-Box is the perfect fit between our proven expertise in innovative immersive haptic motion systems and Ubisoft’s reputation for developing leading-edge gaming experiences,“ states Sébastien Mailhot, President and CEO of D-Box. “The possibilities for innovation are endless and we are thrilled to collaborate with Ubisoft and contribute to the gaming experience of the future […]. The video game industry around the world is constantly growing and we are excited to capitalize on this new strategic partnership.“

Chris Early, Senior Vice President, Partnerships and Revenue at Ubisoft, adds: “Following the success of previous collaborations with D-Box on virtual reality experiences such as ‘Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride‘ and ‘Eagle Flight‘, we are pleased to continue our relationship with D-Box through this partnership. D-Box’s innovative approach to motion technology will have a positive impact on the gaming experience for our players.“ (eap)