Ubisoft Addresses Staffing Changes for Hexe Project
- 50 staff members shifted from Assassin's Creed Hexe
- Changes linked to budget adjustments and project priorities
- Ubisoft asserts staff mobility is a standard practice
Ubisoft has acknowledged reports of significant staffing changes regarding their upcoming project, Assassin's Creed Hexe. Approximately 50 employees have been reassigned to an interproject team, raising concerns about job security and potential delays in game release.
According to reports, this personnel shift is intended to reduce budget expenditures, which may push the anticipated launch date from June 2027 to later in the year. Despite these adjustments, Ubisoft describes the staff transitions as a typical aspect of game development, emphasizing the need for flexibility as project priorities evolve.
The company did not provide further details on the implications for affected staff or the current status of Hexe. This comes in light of recent leadership changes within the Assassin's Creed franchise, suggesting an ongoing strategic realignment at Ubisoft.