Ubisoft Taps 3 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Vets To Lead Franchise
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Ubisoft has appointed three veterans—Martin Schelling, Jean Guesdon, and François de Billy—to lead the Assassin’s Creed franchise under its new Tencent-backed Vantage Studios, following the departure of the former head.
- Martin Schelling will oversee the overall strategy and long-term vision of the series, leveraging his 17 years of experience on titles like Assassin’s Creed Revelations, Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla.
- François de Billy, named Head of Production Excellence, will focus on optimizing production processes to reduce delays, drawing on his extensive background as production director and executive producer on multiple Assassin’s Creed games.
- Jean Guesdon returns as head of content to guide the franchise’s creative direction, having previously served as
