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Benoit Richer, the game director for Assassin's Creed Hexe, has left Ubisoft to co-found an indie studio. This marks the second director-level departure from the witchcraft-inspired project this year, but Ubisoft states development continues with a seasoned team.
Facts First
- Benoit Richer has left Ubisoft and the Assassin's Creed Hexe project to join Quebec-based indie studio Servo Games.
- Richer is the second director-level departure this year, following creative director Clint Hocking's exit two months prior.
- Ubisoft states development on Assassin's Creed Hexe continues with a seasoned team, with Jean Guesdon appointed as the new creative director.
- Servo Games is co-founded by Ubisoft veterans, including Luc Tremblay, Danny Marcoux, and Alex Droun.
- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake, is scheduled for release on July 9th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What Happened
Benoit Richer, the game director for Assassin's Creed Hexe, has announced his departure from the project and Ubisoft. He is joining the Quebec-based indie studio Servo Games as a co-founder and game director, working alongside Luc Tremblay, Danny Marcoux, and Alex Droun, all Ubisoft veterans. This is the second director-level member to leave the Assassin's Creed Hexe development team this year; creative director Clint Hocking left the project two months prior. In February, an Ubisoft spokesperson thanked Clint Hocking for his contributions and stated work on Assassin's Creed Hexe continues with a seasoned team. Jean Guesdon, the head of content for the Assassin's Creed brand, was appointed as the new creative director for the project.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise, this news may signal a period of transition for the upcoming witchcraft-inspired title, Assassin's Creed Hexe. The departure of two key directors could affect the game's development timeline or creative direction. However, Ubisoft's statement that a seasoned team continues the work suggests the project remains active. For players looking forward to a confirmed release, the remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, has a scheduled release date of July 9th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What's Next
Development on Assassin's Creed Hexe... will continue under the leadership of new creative director Jean Guesdon. The project's future direction and release schedule may be clarified in upcoming Ubisoft announcements. Meanwhile, the indie studio Servo Games, founded by Ubisoft veterans including Benoit Richer, will begin its own development work.