Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Announcements: Far Cry 6, Mario + Rabbids 2, Avatar

Ubisoft Forward has concluded, and it delivered some major news and announcements for the company's biggest upcoming games. Along with news on its existing live games, like Rainbow Six Siege and Ghost Recon, we also got word on a new game based on James Cameron's Avatar franchise, Assassin's Creed Valhalla's latest DLC, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and a lot more. Below, we've rounded up all of the news for you to catch up on everything that happened.

The Ubisoft Forward presentation in its entirety is embedded above. It's also available on Ubisoft's official YouTube and Twitch channels.

All The Announcements

Rainbox Six Extraction Gameplay, Release Date Confirmed

After a long period of silence, Ubisoft finally talked more about Rainbow Six Extraction--formerly Rainbow Six Quarantine. During the presentation, a new story trailer was revealed, as well as debut gameplay.

• Rainbow Six Extraction Release Date Is September 16, New Trailer Released

A New Rocksmith is Coming, Has a Subscription Model

Ubisoft's popular guitar-teaching series Rocksmith is getting a new entry. Rocksmith+ was revealed during the presentation with a beta starting as early as today.

• Rocksmith+ Uses Your Phone, Has Subscription-Based Model

Riders Republic Gets a Release Date

Riders Republic is the latest game from Ubisoft Annecy--the studio that created Steep--and it got some new gameplay during the stream.

• Riders Republic Launches On September 2

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Is Getting New Content To Mark Series' 20th Anniversary

In a short tease, Ubisoft reassured that more content is coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint. However, what that content is exactly remains unclear.

• Ghost Recon Breakpoint Getting New Content To Mark 20th Anniversary Of Series

New Far Cry 6 Gives Another Look At Ruthless Villain; Will Have Legacy Villain-Focused DLC

Far Cry 6 got a new trailer showcasing the ruthlessness of the villainous Anton Castillo, played by actor Giancarlo Esposito. It was also announced that the game will also have some intriguing post-launch DLC where you'll play as a few of the series' most iconic villains, including Vaas, Pagan Min, and Joseph Seed.

• Far Cry 6 E3 2021 Trailer Shows Giancarlo Esposito In Typically Ruthless Fashion
• Far Cry 6's Season Pass Will Let You Play As Vaas Montenegro, Pagan Min, And Joseph Seed

Just Dance 2022 Announced, Release Date Confirmed

As to be expected, we're going to get a new Just Dance this year. It's coming on November 4 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. Like its predecessor, it won't be released on Wii.

• Just Dance 2022 Releasing On November 4

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Siege of Paris DLC Will Have Black Box Missions

Ubisoft offered a glimpse at the latest DLC coming to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. As its name suggests, this new expansion appears to be taking Eivor to France. What's also noteworthy is the return of black box missions from Assassin's Creed Unity.

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla The Siege Of Paris DLC Brings Back Unity's Black Box Missions

Mythic Quest Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek

Mythic Quest has been a surprising success on Apple+, so Ubisoft didn't hesitate to use its platform to give a sneak peek of the show's imminently-ending second season.

• Mythic Quest Season 2 Concludes On June 25, Check Out The Finale Trailer

New Werewolves Within Trailer

Werewolves Within, the horror-comedy based on Ubisoft's 2016 game of the same name, got a short trailer at Ubisoft Forward. The brief series of clips showed off some gags and plot details led by Sam Richardson.

• Werewolves Within Trailer Premieres At Ubisoft Forward

Rainbow Six Siege Is Getting New Operator; Will Have Cross-Play And Cross-Progression

The North Star season of Rainbow Six Siege will have a new operator named Thunderbird. We got to learn a little about who they are in a brief animated short. It was also confirmed that Rainbow Six Siege

• Ubisoft Reveals Defender Thunderbird In Rainbow Seige Six Animated Trailer
• Rainbow 6 Siege Update Will Add Cross-Play, Cross-Progression

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks Of Hope Is Confirmed

A recent leak teased the existence of a Mario + Rabbids sequel. However, during the Ubisoft Forward presentation, it was officially confirmed with a cinematic trailer and a brief showcase of its expanded turn-based tactical combat.

• Mario + Rabbids 2: Sparks Of Hope Confirmed During Ubisoft Forward After Nintendo Leak

A New Avatar Game Is Coming

The Ubisoft Forward presentation ended with the trailer for a new game based in James Cameron's Avatar universe. Titled Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the game is scheduled to release sometime in 2022.

• Ubisoft's Avatar Game, Frontiers Of Pandora, Revealed During E3 2021

Ubisoft is just one of many companies holding events during E3 2021. For more information about the rest of E3, be sure to check out our roundup of all the E3 2021 livestreams that are currently scheduled.