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Assassin’s Creed Boss Leaves Ubisoft After Partnership With Tencent

Ubisoft has experienced a significant upheaval. As Ubisoft establishes a new Tencent-backed division to manage its largest franchises, longtime Assassin’s Creed producer Marc-Alexis Côté formally leaves the company after twenty years.

The New Path of Ubisoft

Vantage Studios, a new company backed by Tencent, was recently announced by Ubisoft. According to reports, the studio will work on well-known IPs like Rainbow Six, Far Cry, and Assassin’s Creed. Despite being offered a leadership role in this new organization, Côté chose to split ways.

In an effort to encourage independence and creativity among its teams, the company has been going through a significant internal reorganization, breaking up into smaller “creative houses.”

Implications for the Franchise

As Ubisoft gets ready for new Assassin’s Creed games, Côté’s departure comes at a crucial time for the game. His departure begs the question of how Tencent’s involvement may affect future production priorities and creative direction.

This is the end of an era for many fans. Assassin’s Creed’s current identity was greatly influenced by Côté, and his absence will surely be felt in the years to come.

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