'I Did Not Walk Away': Former Assassin's Creed Boss Says 'Ubisoft Asked Me to Step Aside' After 15 Years Working on the Franchise

In a recent interview, former Assassin's Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté stated that his departure from Ubisoft was not voluntary. Côté, who had been with the company for 15 years and had worked extensively on the Assassin's Creed franchise, said that Ubisoft had asked him to step aside. Côté's comments come after his sudden exit from the company, which had caught many by surprise. He emphasized that he "did not walk away" from his role, indicating that the decision was made by Ubisoft management. The news of Côté's departure has raised questions about the future direction of the Assassin's Creed franchise, which has been a cornerstone of Ubisoft's portfolio for over a decade. Côté's leadership and creative vision had been integral to the franchise's success, and his departure may signify a shift in the company's approach. Ubisoft has not provided any official explanation for Côté's departure, and the reasons behind the decision remain unclear. However, Côté's statement suggests that the transition was not entirely of his own choosing.