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Ubisoft Appoints Co-CEOs to Revitalize Iconic Franchises

7/17/2025

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Ubisoft has taken a bold step by appointing Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot as co-CEOs of its new subsidiary, dedicated to revitalizing iconic franchises like "Assassin’s Creed," "Rainbow Six," and "Far Cry." Backed by a staggering $1.25 billion investment from Tencent, this initiative promises to empower development teams with greater freedom and flexibility, aiming for completion by late 2025.

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Ubisoft has taken a bold step by appointing Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot as co-CEOs of its new subsidiary, dedicated to revitalizing iconic franchises like "Assassin’s Creed," "Rainbow Six," and "Far Cry." Backed by a staggering $1.25 billion investment from Tencent, this initiative promises to empower development teams with greater freedom and flexibility, aiming for completion by late 2025.