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The mysterious Assassin's Creed Hexe has a new creative director, claims report, as Ubisoft say goodbye to the legendary Clint Hocking
Clint Hocking, creative director for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, has reportedly left Ubisoft. Jean Guesdon has been appointed as the new content head and will take over as creative director for Hexe. This departure occurs amidst Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring, which has involved game cancellations and layoffs.
Clint Hocking, Creative Director of the next Assassin's Creed, leaves Ubisoft following restructure
Clint Hocking, Creative Director for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, has departed Ubisoft following a company-wide restructure. Hocking, known for his work on Far Cry 2 and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, was leading the development of the new title, which is described as a horror-focused experience. Jean Guesdon has taken over as Creative Director for Codename Hexe.
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 announce a trio of Assassin's Creed veterans will lead the series' "next era"
Ubisoft has appointed three veteran Assassin's Creed developers—Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and François de Billy—to lead the franchise into its next era under the newly formed Vantage Studios. Schelling will head the brand, Guesdon will lead content, and de Billy will focus on production excellence, aiming to shape the series' long-term vision and creative direction.
New Assassin's Creed "Leadership Team" Revealed by Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced a new leadership team for the Assassin's Creed franchise, appointing Martin Schelling as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and Francois de Billy as Head of Production Excellence. These individuals bring extensive experience from previous Assassin's Creed titles like Black Flag, Valhalla, and Origins. This announcement follows the departure of former franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté and a broader company restructuring that included layoffs and the cancellation of the Prince of Persia remake.
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.
