Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Franchise Leader Marc-Alexis Côté Reveals He Was Not Behind His Departure

In a recent update, Marc-Alexis Côté clarified that his exit from Ubisoft was not by choice. According to Côté, Ubisoft decided to transfer the leadership of Assassin's Creed to someone with a closer connection to the company's organizational framework. A different role was offered, but it lacked the same scope and responsibilities as his previous position. Côté expressed his gratitude towards Ubisoft, stating that the company has been his professional home and he will always appreciate the people, projects, and opportunities that allowed him to create inspiring worlds. He compared himself to a ship captain who only leaves once every crew member is safe, implying that he had fulfilled his duties. The original story dates back to October 14, 2025, when it was announced that Côté had left Ubisoft after 20 years. This sudden departure came just weeks after Ubisoft unveiled Vantage Studios, a Tencent-backed subsidiary that will oversee Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises. Côté joined Ubisoft in 2005 and worked his way up to become a key figure in the Assassin's Creed series, serving in various roles such as creative director, senior producer, and executive producer. His decision to decline a position at Vantage was reportedly met with disappointment from Vantage's co-CEO Christophe Derennes. Ubisoft released a statement acknowledging Côté's departure and expressing their gratitude for his contributions to the company, particularly in shaping the Assassin's Creed brand.