Clint Hocking Departs Ubisoft as Assassin's Creed Hexe Shifts Leadership
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Industry veteran Clint Hocking has left Ubisoft, leaving Jean Guesdon to take over creative direction on the occult-themed Assassin's Creed Hexe amidst a broader corporate restructuring.
Ubisoft is shaking up its executive structure yet again as veteran game director Clint Hocking exits the company, according to a recent report by Very Gary Computing and covered by Rock Paper Shotgun. Hocking, known for his work on Far Cry 2, Watch Dogs Legion, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, was serving as the creative director on the upcoming Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe. Internal communications shared with staff by the new Assassin's Creed leadership team confirmed his departure, marking another major loss of creative talent during a turbulent operational overhaul for the publisher.
Stepping into Hocking's role is Jean Guesdon, who was recently appointed as the brand's head of content. Ubisoft representatives expressed gratitude for Hocking's creative contributions over the years while confirming that development on Hexe will continue with its current team. First teased in 2022, Hexe is one of the more anticipated entries on the series roadmap because it promises a darker pivot into occult horror and the witch trials of the Holy Roman Empire, a distinct departure from the historical action RPG formula players are used to.
This leadership shuffle is part of a broader corporate restructuring at Ubisoft that includes cancelled projects, studio closures, and legal disputes involving departing executives. While leadership points to disciplined workforce management as a necessity, community response remains cautious as players watch to see how these ongoing internal shifts impact the creative direction of upcoming flagship titles. For now, fans waiting for a deeper look at Hexe will have to rely on the seasoned team remaining under Guesdon's oversight to deliver the promised tonal shift for the franchise.
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Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun