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Ubisoft Reportedly Asked Assassin’s Creed Head to ‘Step Aside’ Contrary to Earlier Departure Narratives

Marc-Alexis Côté, the longtime head of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, has revealed his departure was not by choice. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting he left after declining a role at newly-formed Vantage Studios, Côté states Ubisoft asked him to “step aside” from leadership.

Leadership Transition at Assassin’s Creed

Marc-Alexis Côté, the former senior executive overseeing Ubisoft’s flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise, has publicly clarified the circumstances of his departure after two decades with the company. According to his recent statements, contrary to earlier media reports, he did not voluntarily leave his position but was asked to “step aside” by management.