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Ubisoft announces new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Ubisoft has announced a new leadership team for its Assassin's Creed franchise within its Vantage Studios creative house. Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and François de Billy will lead the brand strategy, creative direction, and production excellence, respectively. This announcement comes as part of a larger company restructuring that includes partnerships and the cancellation of some games.
Ubisoft picks series veterans for new Assassin's Creed leadership team
Ubisoft's subsidiary Vantage Studios has appointed Martin Schelling as Head of Assassin's Creed Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François de Billy as Head of Production Excellence. These series veterans will lead the brand's strategy, creative direction, and production practices.
Report: Tencent quietly shutters Timi Montreal
Tencent has reportedly closed its Montreal-based game development studio, Timi Montreal, approximately five years after its establishment. The studio was tasked with creating an original AAA, service-driven open-world game for multiple platforms. This closure follows other recent restructuring and job cuts within Tencent's global gaming divisions.
Ubisoft CEO touts “disciplined workforce management” while defending giving his son the keys to Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry games are in development, alongside original projects, as part of a company-wide cost reduction and restructuring plan. The article highlights controversy surrounding the appointment of his son, Charlie Guillemot, as co-CEO of Vantage Studios, which will manage major franchises, alongside Christophe Derennes.
Ubisoft says more Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry are coming
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that multiple Assassin's Creed titles and two new Far Cry games are in development as part of a company reset. The publisher plans to focus on its major blockbuster franchises to stabilize after a period of layoffs and canceled projects, treating them as long-term ecosystems.
Ubisoft confirms a lot of new Far Cry and Assassin's Creed games are in development
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that two new Far Cry games and multiple Assassin's Creed titles are in development. The company is also restructuring into five creative houses, including a subsidiary with Tencent called Vantage Studios. Details on specific Far Cry projects and potential cancellations within the Assassin's Creed brand were also discussed.
