Creative Exec For Assassin’s Creed and other games are stepping down

Head of Creative at Ubisoft, Igor Mansowill step down next month after only one year in this position when troubled Doctrine killer The publisher, the company announced internally Thursday. According to the message to the staff From CEO Yves GuillemotThe move comes as part of a larger change in how some of the creative sections of the sprawling game maker are organized.

Guillemot wrote in the email, a copy of which was shared with Kotaku. “Between now and the end of November, Igor will be dedicated to accompanying the evolution of the structure into specific pillars organized by key Ubisoft sectors so that they are better adapted to the variety of our portfolio and the unique needs of each project.”

According to the email, the goal of the ongoing reorganization is to “simplify” how projects are overseen and regulated through development by the head office in Paris, and help give studios more flexibility and autonomy. Ubisoft has complex system Under which games are green-lit and approved during various stages of production, which some current and former developers have blamed over the years for stifling creativity and making the process overly political.

It is not clear from the email if Mansu will be replaced. He took office only after leading Republic of Riders Ubisoft Annecy, in September 2021, a year after its predecessor, Longtime veteran Serge Hasscottquit amid the company workplace account With allegations of sexual misconduct. Manso’s departure, and Ubisoft’s attempts to get smarter, also come as the publisher faces one of the biggest draft releases in recent years. big movies like skull and bones And the Avatar: Border From Pandora She was the latest to encounter new delays as the company grapples with the fallout from the pandemic and reports its turnover Among some of the top creative talents.

Meanwhile, Ubisoft has tried to do just that double down Doctrine killer. While Assassin’s Creed Valhalla It will get the latest post-launch update later this year, and there are several new games currently in development, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a smaller stealth-based game that launched next year, and Project Red, an open-world RPG set in Japan that is still two years away. Casual multiplayer online and two mobile game Doctrine killer Also planned games.

Ubisoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Update: 10/6/22 1:17 PM ET: The spokesperson declined to make further comments instead Orientation Kotaku To an official press release on the creation of a new global creative office at Ubisoft Organized around poles, away from the center of othe organization. ”

“Over the past 24 years, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with talented and inspiring teams from all over the world,” Mansu said in a statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this wonderful event conspiracy I am confident Ubisoft can continue to surprise and Happy players for years to come.”