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Ex-Assassin's Creed Director Calls for Game Development Reform

1/11/2026

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Former Assassin's Creed director Alexandre Amancio says game development is unsustainable, citing long development cycles, rising budgets, and project cancellations.
He argues the industry structure, with teams exceeding 100 people, creates management-heavy environments that hinder innovation.
Amancio proposes adopting a film industry model that forms temporary, project-specific teams to restore flexibility.
He also reflects on Assassin's Creed: Unity, expressing regret for not pursuing a cooperative concept alongside traditional single-player.

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Former Assassin's Creed director Alexandre Amancio says game development is unsustainable, citing long development cycles, rising budgets, and project cancellations.
He argues the industry structure, with teams exceeding 100 people, creates management-heavy environments that hinder innovation.
Amancio proposes adopting a film industry model that forms temporary, project-specific teams to restore flexibility.
He also reflects on Assassin's Creed: Unity, expressing regret for not pursuing a cooperative concept alongside traditional single-player.