Google x Ubisoft Paris Geospatial XR (2024)
Rediscover Paris during the French Revolution on Google Maps, powered by Ubisoft
A groundbreaking collaboration between Ubisoft and Google brought an immersive AR experience to the Paris Olympics, transforming Google Maps into a time portal to 1789 Paris. The project merged Ubisoft’s renowned historical world-building with Google’s everyday utility, engaging new audiences ahead of the Assassin’s Creed Shadows release.
As a small, specialized team, we reimagined landmarks such as Notre Dame in lifesize AR, enriched with animation, ambient sound, and historical textures - all compressed into under 30MB for seamless mobile use.
The result, a lightweight, richly immersive historical journey that met Ubisoft’s high visual and historical standards and introduced a groundbreaking use of AR within Google Maps. The experience received significant Webby Award recognition, including consideration in two categories.
2025 Webby Award: Honoree - Best Partnership or Collaboration
2025 Webby Award: Nominee - Best Navigation / Structure
Executive Producer XR @ Monks
Clients // Google & Ubisoft
Notre Dame
Paris, France
Maps Coordinates (48.863001, 2.328966)
La Bastile
Paris, France
Maps Coordinates (48.863001, 2.328966)
Palias de Tulieries
Paris, France
Maps Coordinates (48.863001, 2.328966)