Overview
- Ubisoft confirmed Hocking's departure and issued a statement thanking him for his contributions.
- Jean Guesdon, newly appointed head of content for the Assassin's Creed brand, is now acting creative director on Hexe.
- The company says Hexe remains in production with a seasoned team and is positioned as a distinctive, horror-focused entry.
- Hocking's exit follows former franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté leaving and suing Ubisoft after a transfer of the brand to Tencent-backed Vantage Studios.
- The shift comes during a broader company restructuring with studio closures, as CEO Yves Guillemot recently noted Hexe is one of several Assassin's Creed projects alongside multiple Far Cry games.