Ubisoft CEO Archives

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August 1, 2025

Analyst says stumbles like Monster Hunter Wilds’ PC fiasco are only getting uglier with intense competition: “A prominent streamer or YouTuber can single-handedly, by showing one screenshot, really impact what the perception of a game is”

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot commented on the "highly competitive environment" in the gaming industry, noting that players are increasingly discerning about game quality and content. He mentioned the risk of "bashing" as a potential threat to game reception. The game Monster Hunter Wilds, despite being the top-selling game in the U.S. for the year with 10 million copies sold at launch, saw sales drop to 500,000 in three months due to backlash over performance issues and post-launch updates. This decline also affected Capcom's stock prices. Gaming analyst Piscatella pointed out that the multitude of communication channels can lead to mixed messages about a game's quality, influencing its perception. Additionally, recent best-selling titles on the PS5 have been from Microsoft, including Forza Horizon 5 and Oblivion Remastered, indicating a shift in player preferences and market dynamics.

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July 21, 2025

Ubisoft CEO responds to the Stop Killing Games petition, stating the publisher is ‘working on’ improving its approach to end-of-life support, but that ‘nothing is eternal’

During Ubisoft's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Yves Guillemot addressed concerns about the Stop Killing Games campaign, which arose after the shutdown of Ubisoft's online racing game, The Crew. He acknowledged the complexities of supporting online games and stated that while Ubisoft strives to support its games, "nothing is eternal." Guillemot clarified that the campaign does not demand perpetual support but calls for end-of-life plans allowing games to function independently after official support ends. Ubisoft plans to implement such measures for The Crew 2, enabling offline play in the future. He also noted that as technology evolves, certain software may become outdated, necessitating new versions of games. The Stop Killing Games campaign has surpassed one million signatures, but concerns about potential signature spoofing have been raised by organizer Ross Scott, which could affect the campaign's credibility.

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May 24, 2025

Ubisoft CEO Guillemot to be summoned for trial involving former execs

The trial involving three former high-ranking executives at Ubisoft, including Serge Hascoët, Tommy François, and Guillaume Patrux, has been rescheduled to June 2nd due to delayed information from Ubisoft. CEO Yves Guillemot and HR director Marie Derain will testify, though they are not accused of direct involvement in the alleged sexual harassment and bullying. The trial aims to explore Ubisoft's broader responsibility in creating a workplace culture that allowed such behaviors to persist.

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April 4, 2025

Over 10 years since launch, Far Cry 4 reportedly censors nudity in a new PC patch, and Ubisoft hasn’t explained why

Ubisoft has released a subtle update for Far Cry 4 on PC, introducing censorship of nudity more than a decade after the game's initial release. The update has sparked discussions among players on the Steam Community, as there are no official patch notes detailing the changes. According to SteamDB, a list of altered files suggests significant adjustments, with specific instances of censorship noted by users on Reddit, such as the protagonist Ajay now wearing a loincloth during the Shanath Arena mission. The game, which celebrates its 11th anniversary this year, has long been rated by the ESRB for nudity. Inquiries have been made to Ubisoft regarding the reasons for the patch and any additional modifications.

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July 19, 2024

Asked if it plans to delay Star Wars Outlaws over negative YouTube comments, Ubisoft says no: ‘I think people will love it’

Ubisoft has confirmed that Star Wars Outlaws will be released on August 30 as scheduled, with no delays expected.

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June 27, 2024

Multiple Assassin’s Creed remakes are in the works, according to Ubisoft CEO: ‘There are worlds in some of our older Assassin’s Creed games that are still extremely rich’

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot plans to release more Assassin's Creed games regularly in the future, including remakes of older games. Guillemot mentioned that there are rich worlds in some of the older Assassin's Creed games that could be explored through remakes, with titles like Black Flag, the first Assassin's Creed, and the Ezio trilogy being potential candidates. Ubisoft has faced challenges with remakes in the past, such as the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake being in development limbo for four years. Guillemot emphasized the importance of releasing new games regularly while ensuring each offers a unique experience.