Former Assassin’s Creed Head Says Ubisoft Asked Him to ‘Step Aside’
Marc-Alexis Coté, the former head of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, has revealed that his departure from Ubisoft was not voluntary. According to Coté, the company requested that he “step aside,” following an official announcement of his exit earlier this week. Coté had served as vice president and executive producer for the franchise since 2022, after more than two decades with the company.
In a LinkedIn post on Thursday, Coté provided further context about his departure, emphasizing that leaving the franchise was not his decision. His remarks come amid reports linking his exit to the launch of Vantage Studios, a new Tencent-backed subsidiary now overseeing Ubisoft’s three largest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed.
Coté was reportedly offered a leadership role at Vantage Studios but chose to decline. Despite this, he clarified that stepping away from Assassin’s Creed was not a choice he made, suggesting that internal company decisions prompted the move rather than his own initiative.
This revelation sheds light on the changes taking place within Ubisoft’s management structure, highlighting the company’s reorganization and shifting leadership amid new strategic partnerships. Fans and industry observers are now watching closely to see how these changes will impact the future of Ubisoft’s flagship franchises.