Ubisoft has reported strong first-half earnings, with the Assassin's Creed franchise exceeding expectations. The company's earnings growth is partly attributed to the performance of Assassin's Creed Shadows, which is set to reach a broader audience with a new port for the Nintendo Switch 2. A significant investment in Ubisoft by Tencent is also expected to close soon, with reports indicating it will help erase debt, although the company's long-term turnaround is still uncertain.