After a year of mostly negative news around the French publisher, its CEO has tried to put a more positive spin on things.
Yves Guillemot has finally spoken out after Ubisoft announced its financial results and started 2026 with a major restructuring. In an interview with Variety, Guillemot declined to make any meaningful comments on the strikes affecting various Ubisoft studios, and he did not offer further explanation for why projects were canceled – including ones we had never heard about before, as well as one we had, namely the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. Still, he did provide an update on the state of some of Ubisoft’s key franchises.
On Far Cry, Guillemot confirmed that two new games are in development. One is likely Far Cry 7, while the other is probably Project Maverick, the multiplayer Far Cry title first reported more than three years ago. The other IP Guillemot touched on was, unsurprisingly, Assassin’s Creed. He confirmed that several Assassin’s Creed titles are in the works – not exactly new information – but added that the slate includes both single-player and multiplayer projects.
Anyone hoping for a frank explanation of what went wrong at the company over the past few years, and what Guillemot and other executives are doing to fix it, will come away disappointed. That is especially true when looking at Guillemot’s answers to questions about nepotism, after his son, Charlie Guillemot, was named co-president of Vantage Studios…
“We have a solid pipeline underway at Vantage Studios. Several titles under the Assassin’s Creed brand are in development, spanning both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with the goal of continuing to grow the community, which surpassed 30 million players last year. Anticipation is high for Far Cry, and we currently have two very promising projects in development. Ubisoft was founded as a family company, and our strong heritage enables us to take a long-term view, prioritizing sustainable growth, creative ambition, and continuity over short-term cycles. This perspective informs our decisions and enables us to build enduring franchises, teams, and strategies. I strongly believe that Christophe Derennes and Charlie are the right leaders as co-presidents of Vantage Studios. They bring complementary strengths and experience that make them well-suited for the role. Their appointment was based on their skills, track record, and fit for the role.” Guillemot said.
Derennes previously headed Ubisoft’s North American studios under the company’s old structure. Charlie Guillemot’s career, meanwhile, saw him take on a studio leadership position at Ubisoft shortly after graduating from university. The only game the studio released was canceled after a year amid heavy controversy. He then left Ubisoft to found a company focused on NFTs, took another role at Ubisoft, and was ultimately entrusted with overseeing the company’s biggest franchises…
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