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Ubisoft CEO fights nepotism accusations after appointing son to lead new Assassin's Creed studio – by insisting "Ubisoft was created as a family company"

I do not think it means what you think it means

GamesRadar · Feb 24

Ubisoft CEO confirms new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry games are coming, denies that putting his son in charge of them was nepotism

Well what did you expect him to say?

PC Gamer · Feb 20

Assassin's Creed series lead Marc-Alexis Côté leaves Ubisoft after 20 years following launch of Tencent-funded subsidiary – and it's made us a bit worried about the series' future

Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté has departed Ubisoft after 20 years.

TechRadar · Oct 16, 2025

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Assassin's Creed franchise boss leaves Ubisoft just 7 months after heading up one of the best-selling games in the history of the series

Marc-Alexis Côté's departure comes just a couple weeks after Ubisoft announced the launch of a new subsidiary that will take control of the series.

PC Gamer · Oct 15, 2025

Ubisoft and Tencent form Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary responsible for the development of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six

Ubisoft has launched Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary that will lead the development of its biggest franchises, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

TechRadar · Oct 2, 2025

Games Giant Ubisoft Bets On Reorganisation To Dispel Blues

Struggling French video games giant Ubisoft shed light on a far-reaching reorganisation of its business Tuesday, as it reported disappointing sales in April-June.

International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025

Ubisoft names the company CEO's son Charlie Guillemot as co-CEO of new Tencent-funded subsidiary – 'What matters now isn’t my name, it’s the work ahead'

The subsidiary will be dedicated to bringing Ubisoft's biggest franchises "to their full potential"

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

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After leaving Ubisoft to launch an anime avatar AI/NFT startup, Yves Guillemot's son returns to take charge of its new Tencent-backed Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow 6 subsidiary

Meet the new boss.

PC Gamer · Jul 16, 2025

The co-CEO of Ubisoft's new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry subsidiary is the son of Ubisoft's actual CEO, but he says he's definitely not a nepo baby

"My appointment isn't only about family ties; it's about what Ubisoft needs at this moment"

GamesRadar · Jul 16, 2025

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