Ubisoft Rumored to Be Creating a Social Simulation Game Inspired by Animal Crossing

There’s a buzz in the gaming community about Ubisoft’s latest project, tentatively called ‘Alterra’. The rumor mill suggests this game will be a voxel-based social simulation reminiscent of Animal Crossing. Picture this: with so many players already hooked on titles like Stardew Valley, Coral Island, and Castaway Paradise, it’s clear that Ubisoft is stepping into a competitive arena on the Xbox platform.

Reports from Insider Gaming hint that Alterra draws inspiration from Nintendo’s beloved Animal Crossing. Imagine a game where your island home is bursting with Funko Pop-esque NPCs, nicknamed Matterlings. The twist? Ubisoft is combining this charming setup with Minecraft-style building mechanics, giving players the freedom to create their dream island oasis.

But that’s just the beginning. Alterra isn’t confined to one world; it’ll reportedly take you on adventures across different realms, each with unique biomes. These worlds will teem with distinct Matterlings, who sport those trademark oversized heads and are inspired by a mix of fictional creatures and real animals. As you collect resources themed around each biome, there will be challenges too, including environmental obstacles and new materials to gather.

Interestingly, Ubisoft plans to keep the game fresh by continually adding new Matterlings over time. Each species will come in different varieties, with unique outfits and styles. Interaction with other players seems to be on the horizon, though details on the multiplayer aspect are still under wraps. Wouldn’t it be fun to explore a friend’s home world?

The genesis of Alterra is said to stem from a shelved voxel-based project and has been under development for about a year and a half at Ubisoft Montreal. The creative driving force is Patrick Redding, formerly of Gotham Knights fame, while Fabien Lhéraud, who boasts a 24-year tenure at Ubisoft, is the lead producer steering this venture.

In related Ubisoft news, new information about Assassin’s Creed Shadows has gamers excited, especially with its intriguing stealth features. So let’s turn the question to you: would a social sim like Alterra from Ubisoft catch your interest? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, folks!