Assassin’s Creed Former Lead Sues Ubisoft – Forced to Quit?
- Marc-Alexis Coté is suing Ubisoft for nearly one million dollars.
- Coté submitted documents to the Superior Court of Quebec detailing the events leading to his departure, specifically citing a meeting in the summer of 2025 where it became...
- This occurred within the context of Ubisoft's internal reorganization, culminating last year with the creation of Vantage studios, designed to house the publisher's most profitable franchises, including Assassin's...
Marc-Alexis Coté is suing Ubisoft for nearly one million dollars. According to the former head of the Assassin’s Creed series, the French company allegedly pushed him to resign following the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Coté submitted documents to the Superior Court of Quebec detailing the events leading to his departure, specifically citing a meeting in the summer of 2025 where it became clear he would no longer lead Assassin’s Creed.
This occurred within the context of Ubisoft’s internal reorganization, culminating last year with the creation of Vantage studios, designed to house the publisher’s most profitable franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six: Siege.
According to coté’s complaint, the new model involved hiring a Head of franchise with oversight of all major intellectual properties: a change that would effectively demote him, and for which the position was only available in France.
The company offered Coté alternative roles, which he refused, requesting to be bought out in October 2025. The day after his request, Ubisoft announced his “voluntary departure” internally and publicly.
It wasn’t an Intentional Farewell
Marc-Alexis Coté’s departure was not intentional, as he revealed last October, explaining that he did not make that decision and still has a great passion for the series, which he has been working on as Assassin’s creed Brotherhood.
In addition to damages and severance pay, Coté also requested to be released from the non-compete clause that limits his opportunities in the video game industry.