Ubisoft Places Team from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag to Lead Franchise

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Ubisoft has placed the Assassin’s Creed series under the leadership of Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and Francois De Billy, the team behind the highly regarded Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. These leadership changes follow the recent departure of Alexis Cote, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, who is now suing Ubisoft for wrongful termination. Ubisoft states that they offered Cote a new role at Vantage Studios, which he declined. Schelling, formerly Ubisoft’s chief production officer, will now lead the Assassin’s Creed brand, overseeing its long-term strategy. Guesdon, creative director of Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, will lead content creation and creative direction for the series. De Billy will serve as Head of Production Excellence, focusing on refining the franchise’s production pipeline. According to a press release, Schelling, Guesdon, and De Billy will transition into their new roles on the Assassin’s Creed leadership team, working alongside Andree-Anne Boisvert (cross-brand initiatives producer and Chief of Technology Excellence) and Lionel Hiller (Vice President of Brand and Market Entry Strategy). Together, they will guide what Ubisoft has described as a “new chapter” for the brand.

Ubisoft Shifts Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six Teams to Vantage Studios with Multiple Projects in Development

Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft subsidiary created in partnership with Tencent late last year, will house the Assassin’s Creed team, as well as those working on the Far Cry and Rainbow Six series. Currently, Ubisoft has several Assassin’s Creed games in development, including both multiplayer and single-player titles. These projects reportedly include a remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, although Ubisoft has not yet made an official announcement.

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