I giggled at the implicit irony when Patrice Désilets, the chap who designed the first two Assassin’s Creed games, left Ubisoft for THQ, only to have he and his team acquired by Ubisoft after THQ’s meltdown. I’m not sure if I should be giggling a second time – because he’s now left Ubisoft. Again.
This time, it seems like there’s some pretty bad blood brewing. Ubisoft released a statement saying that Désilets had “left” the company after he and Ubisoft failed to “align their vision.”
“The acquisition of THQ Montréal in January allowed Ubisoft to welcome 170 experienced developers, including Patrice Désilets, to our existing and renowned workforce.
“Unfortunately, since the acquisition, the good faith discussions between Patrice and Ubisoft aimed at aligning Patrice’s and the studio’s visions have been inconclusive. As a result, Patrice has left the studio. Our priorities remain with the teams already hard at work on projects in development. They are at the root of Ubisoft Montréal’s past and future successes.”
It was not quite as amicable a split as the statement implied though, Désilets told Polygon.
“Contrary to any statements made earlier today, this morning I was terminated by Ubisoft,” Désilets said. “I was notified of this termination in person, handed a termination notice and was unceremoniously escorted out of the building by two guards without being able to say goodbye to my team or collect my personal belongings.
“This was not my decision.”
He’s not happy, calling Ubisoft’s actions “baseless and without merit,” adding that, “I intend to fight Ubisoft vigorously for my rights, for my team and for my game.”
He was busy working on two titles; the previously announced ‘1666’, and a new game of which we’ve seen nothing, entitled ‘Underdog’. I’m starting to believe Ubisoft made sure to pickup THQ Montreal, just so they could fire Désilets and leave egg on his face.
Last Updated: May 8, 2013
Admiral Chief Achievement
May 8, 2013 at 12:09
That’s harsh
Ultimo_Cleric_N7
May 8, 2013 at 12:10
Wow….How is this so hard for Ubisoft to understand? The first 2 games were the best. He worked on the first 2 games…..ummm
Make a plan?
AndriyP
May 8, 2013 at 12:12
Feck get fired…go work for another company only to be bought over by the company that fired you to fire you again…
Bad luck Designer
umar bastra
May 8, 2013 at 12:14
AC 2 was the best of all the games, I hope he fights them and wins. AC needs some better direction now, and in all honesty I can’t see myself playing let alone spending real cash money for AC 4. AC is going down the drains. It’s nothing more than a yearly cash cow. A brilliant concept brought down by greed. AC can be now considered a fps sports game
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 8, 2013 at 12:28
That’s not nice. But it is the ultimate trolling. Fire a person, acquire company he goes to.. Fire him again… That’s kinda bad. Ouch.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 8, 2013 at 12:28
That’s not nice. But it is the ultimate trolling. Fire a person, acquire company he goes to.. Fire him again… That’s kinda bad. Ouch.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 8, 2013 at 12:28
That’s not nice. But it is the ultimate trolling. Fire a person, acquire company he goes to.. Fire him again… That’s kinda bad. Ouch.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
May 8, 2013 at 12:28
That’s not nice. But it is the ultimate trolling. Fire a person, acquire company he goes to.. Fire him again… That’s kinda bad. Ouch.
OVG OfflineVideoGamer
May 8, 2013 at 12:30
UBISOFT SUCK
I have no idea why you gamers keep buying that Ass Crack Bollocks.
I loved the first 1, it was ground breaking and broke all records on the animation side… BUT THE REST CAN ALL GET SHOVED UP DESMOND’S BUTT.
Shambels
May 8, 2013 at 14:44
This^ but I did like 2, however I don’t understand why ppl keep supporting this cash cow…
OVG OfflineVideoGamer
May 8, 2013 at 12:30
UBISOFT SUCK
I have no idea why you gamers keep buying that Ass Crack Bollocks.
I loved the first 1, it was ground breaking and broke all records on the animation side… BUT THE REST CAN ALL GET SHOVED UP DESMOND’S BUTT.
OVG OfflineVideoGamer
May 8, 2013 at 12:30
UBISOFT SUCK
I have no idea why you gamers keep buying that Ass Crack Bollocks.
I loved the first 1, it was ground breaking and broke all records on the animation side… BUT THE REST CAN ALL GET SHOVED UP DESMOND’S BUTT.
Illuchne Mancera
May 8, 2013 at 13:33
Nothing like leaving the same company twice… glad I’m not him lol
silverscorpio
May 8, 2013 at 22:59
It is very funny indeed. I can just imagine what he felt when he heard that Ubisoft bought THQ Montreal. Still I enjoyed the first Assassins Creed and loved the second one, so maybe the egg is on Ubisoft’s face. I wonder what he did to deserve this or was he the pick of the week to be picked on.