Marc-Alexis Côté, the former head of the Assassin's Creed franchise, has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft alleging constructive dismissal. He claims nearly $1 million in damages following his sudden departure from the company. The exit came after the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows last year.
Marc-Alexis Côté, who once led the Assassin's Creed series at Ubisoft, has initiated legal action against the publisher. The suit accuses Ubisoft of constructive dismissal and seeks compensation close to $1 million. Côté's departure was abrupt and occurred shortly after the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows in the previous year.
Constructive dismissal typically refers to situations where an employer creates intolerable working conditions, effectively forcing an employee to resign. While specific details of Côté's allegations remain limited in public reports, the timing ties directly to the release of the latest entry in the long-running franchise.
Ubisoft has not yet issued a public response to the lawsuit. This development adds to ongoing scrutiny of the company's internal practices amid broader industry challenges. Côté's role was pivotal in shaping Assassin's Creed into one of gaming's most successful series.
