Ubisoft has just officially announced a big change that could shake up the studio. Whatever happens, this is the start of a new era.
At the end of the year, Ubisoft is on all fronts. The Crew Motorfest, a direct competitor to Forza Horizon, has just been released on PC and consoles. In a few days, a certain Assassin’s Creed Mirage will also arrive, which is one of the most anticipated games of 2023. A certain XDefiant should also see the light of day soon, although we don’t know exactly when. On December 7, players will also be able to launch into Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which has been desired for several years. At the heart of this very busy period, the studio has just made a major decision for its future.
An important change for Ubisoft officially announced
In a press release, Ubisoft announces a major change at the head of its Parisian studio. Jean-François Capizzi, who was until now executive producer of the Ghost Recon franchise, becomes the new General Manager of Ubisoft Paris. The Frenchman notably worked on the very good Ghost Recon Wildlands, but also on the less memorable Breakpoint released in 2019. Jean-François Capizzi expresses all his joy at occupying this new role in the press release shared by the company. He says he is “proud and honored” to take charge of the Ubisoft Paris teams.
I will be keen to provide them with all the necessary support in creating memorable gaming ecosystems for our players around the world!
Jean-François Capizzi will have around 1,000 people under his responsibility at the head of the studio. Remember that Ubisoft Paris is the studio behind the Just Dance games, the next episode of which Just Dance 2024 Edition is expected for October 24. Ubisoft Paris has also distinguished itself thanks to the development of several titles in the Rayman and Rabbids saga.
Recently, the French group present in several countries around the world made headlines for much less positive news. On September 11, Ubisoft Montreal teams were instructed to return to working face-to-face at least two days a week after three years of teleworking. An instruction which sparked indignation as the company promised to maintain flexible working conditions in the long term.