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Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Chief Departs After 20 Years

10/14/2025

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Summary

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Marc-Alexis Côté, head of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise, left Ubisoft after more than 20 years.
The move follows the formation of Vantage Studios, a new Ubisoft subsidiary created to develop Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six titles.
Côté declined a leadership role at Vantage after being offered one.
Ubisoft is seeking a successor, and Côté had overseen the franchise since 2022.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Ubisoft launched Vantage Studios to bolster game development, reflecting a trend towards specialized subsidiaries in the gaming industry. This follows Electronic Arts' 2011 establishment of a separate BioWare studio. The departure of Marc-Alexis Côté, who led the Assassin's Creed franchise since 2022, underscores a shift towards niche expertise, potentially reshaping franchise management and innovation in the sector.

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Story summary

Marc-Alexis Côté, head of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise, left Ubisoft after more than 20 years.
The move follows the formation of Vantage Studios, a new Ubisoft subsidiary created to develop Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six titles.
Côté declined a leadership role at Vantage after being offered one.
Ubisoft is seeking a successor, and Côté had overseen the franchise since 2022.

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