Ubisoft Montreal is reportedly developing Alterra, a social sim inspired by Animal Crossing and Minecraft. Everything you need to know.

The latest effort is seemingly cooking away within the walls of Ubisoft, as a new report from Insider Gaming suggests that the company is hard at work on a new social-sim project by the codename of 'Alterra'. It's said to be inspired by Animal Crossing while utilising a voxel-based visual setup (think The Touryst and you'll be on the right track).

Ubisoft is reportedly working on an Animal Crossing-inspired game called Alterra. In the game, players will build their home on an island inhabited by NPCs called "Matterlings." Players can leave their home to discover new biomes, Matterlings, and materials out in broader environs.

Ubisoft is reportedly developing a game similar to Animal Crossing, codenamed Alterra. Gotham Knights' Patrick Redding is supposedly leading the project. The game will allegedly allow you to free build,

The unannounced Ubisoft project looks to combine elements from Nintendo's popular franchise alongside Minecraft.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla studio Ubisoft Montreal is reportedly working on a new Animal Crossing-inspired social sim featuring Minecraft-like building elements, with former Gotham Knights creative director Patrick Redding said to be at the reins.