Assassin’s Creed Helix Faces New Setback with Director’s Departure

The development of Assassin’s Creed: Hexe has faced another setback with the departure of director Benoit Richer. Richer is leaving Ubisoft to co-found an independent studio named Servo Games, located in Quebec, Canada. This marks the second significant leadership exit from the Assassin’s Creed Hexe project this year, following Clint Hocking’s earlier departure. Richer, who previously served as game director for Assassin’s Creed Hexe and co-director for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, also has a background with titles like Batman: Arkham Origins. At Servo Games, he joins Luc Tremblay (president, creative director, and director of technology), Alex Drouin (animation director), and Dany Marcoux (art director). To stabilize production, Ubisoft has appointed Jean Guesdon as the new creative lead for the project. Guesdon is a key figure behind Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Origins. He will also oversee the broader Assassin’s Creed brand as head of content, indicating Ubisoft’s effort to keep the project on track despite internal changes.

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Faces New Leadership Challenges amidst Ubisoft Turmoil

Assassin’s Creed: Hexe was initially announced as a more narrative-driven and darker title, promising a deviation from the recent formula of the series. Rumors point to a setting linked to 16th-century European witch trials. Despite recent leadership changes, sources connected to the project indicate that Hexe internally remains an ambitious and promising production. Nonetheless, the consecutive loss of two principal figures responsible for its direction inevitably raises doubts about potential impacts on the schedule, creative vision, and final game structure, particularly as Ubisoft navigates one of its most significant historical crises. Servo Games’ website currently states its upcoming project is “Coming Soon” without further details.

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