Julian Gerighty Exits Ubisoft After Division 3 Comments, Joins DICE

Julian Gerighty, the executive overseeing The Division franchise at Ubisoft, has left the company for DICE, the studio behind Battlefield.

Gerighty announced his departure on social media just a​ week after promoting The Division 3 at a game showcase.During the New⁣ Game+ Showcase 2026, he stated that The Division 3 is in production and‍ “shaping up to be a ⁤monster,” with the potential to be as impactful as ⁤the original‍ The Division.

He added,”It’s time for me to hang⁤ up my go bag… as I go on another grand adventure.” He expressed confidence in the future of The Division and wished the teams well.

Gerighty’s departure follows a‍ period of restructuring at Ubisoft, including a “voluntary‌ career transition program” – essentially, asking staff to volunteer for layoffs – intended to focus‌ resources on⁢ The Division and the Snowdrop engine. This⁤ came after the disappointing sales of Star wars Outlaws, which gerighty co-directed.

Earlier this week, Ubisoft announced an additional 55 job cuts at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm, as‍ the voluntary redundancy ⁤scheme didn’t meet its targets. The Division 3 was announced over two years ago, and no gameplay has been shown.

Massive Entertainment reassured⁤ fans on social media, stating that the core​ team⁣ behind The Division remains in place.

Once an Agent, always an Agent. We’re thankful for⁤ everything you gave this universe.⁣ You’ll always be part of it. Good luck at @EA_DICE, @jgerighty 🧡 pic.twitter.com/QlzuV4XtVV

Meanwhile, EA recently delayed ⁢ Battlefield 6 Season 2 to address ⁤community feedback.

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