UPDATE 7:27 PM: Hugues Ricour, managing director of Ubisoft’s Singapore studio, has been ousted from his role as Skull & Bones' director (but not from the company) after a "leadership audit." He was removed from his position following an internal investigation that uncovered multiple accusations of sexual harassment and demeaning behavior.Īllegations of sexual abuse and harassment have rocked the gaming industry recently, and unfortunately, Ubisoft has not been immune from the criticism. UPDATE 9/25 2020 4:30 PM: Former Ubisoft lead Michel Ancel, creator of Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil, has been accused of abusive workplace behavior by French journalists less than a week after Ancel announced his retirement from game development. UPDATE 2:05 PM: Added statement from Ubisoft's CEO on what the company is currently doing to combat abuse. UPDATE 9:20 PM: Editorial vice president Maxime Beland has resigned from Ubisoft after being suspended over allegations of assault and harassment.
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