Ubisoft Hands the Assassin's Creed Reins to a Trio of Franchise Veterans
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Ubisoft has appointed three franchise veterans to lead the next era of Assassin's Creed under its new Vantage Studios structure, following a period of major corporate restructuring and executive departures.
Ubisoft is restructuring the leadership behind its flagship franchise, placing three longtime developers in charge of the next era for Assassin's Creed. According to a report by Mark Warren at Rock Paper Shotgun, the publisher has appointed Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and François de Billy to steer the long-term vision and creative direction of the series. This shift follows the formation of Vantage Studios, a new Ubisoft sub-company partly funded by Tencent, which has triggered a series of major structural changes and executive shifts across the publisher.
Under the new leadership structure, Schelling steps in as head of the brand to manage overall strategy, bringing production experience stretching back to 2011. Guesdon takes over as head of content, drawing on his history as creative director for both Black Flag and Origins to guide the creative identity of future projects. Meanwhile, de Billy assumes the role of head of production excellence, tasked with refining development processes after a tenure that goes all the way back to the very first game in the series. They will work alongside existing leaders André-Anne Boisvert and Lionel Hiller to shape the upcoming roadmap.
These leadership appointments arrive during a turbulent period of corporate reorganization for Ubisoft. The restructuring follows the departure of former series lead Marc-Alexis Côté, who is currently suing the company over his exit, alongside broader internal friction involving job cuts and return to office policies at the Paris headquarters. As the franchise looks toward future releases and ambitious cross-platform expansions, players will be watching closely to see how this veteran team influences the tone and quality of upcoming historical sandboxes. For the full deep dive into the corporate shakeup, you can read the original report on Rock Paper Shotgun.
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Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun