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Ubisoft's Côté Reveals Forced Exit, Surprised by Perception

10/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Marc-Alexis Côté, former head of the Assassin's Creed franchise, clarified that his departure from Ubisoft was not voluntary.
He was asked to step aside after declining a lesser role at Vantage Studios, the Tencent-backed unit overseeing major Ubisoft franchises.
Côté stated he did not make that choice and expressed surprise at the perception of his exit.
Ubisoft acknowledged his contributions but indicated a shift in leadership aligned with their new structure.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, Ubisoft faced significant leadership changes following allegations of workplace misconduct, leading to the removal of key figures like Marc-Alexis Côté. This restructuring reflects a broader industry trend of reassessing leadership to enhance corporate governance. The company's challenges, including disappointing financial results and employee strikes, underscore the need for improved accountability and a shift in company culture moving forward.

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Story summary

Marc-Alexis Côté, former head of the Assassin's Creed franchise, clarified that his departure from Ubisoft was not voluntary.
He was asked to step aside after declining a lesser role at Vantage Studios, the Tencent-backed unit overseeing major Ubisoft franchises.
Côté stated he did not make that choice and expressed surprise at the perception of his exit.
Ubisoft acknowledged his contributions but indicated a shift in leadership aligned with their new structure.

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