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Coming by way of VGC, it has been reported that the creative director of Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe, Clint Hocking, is no longer at Ubisoft. Hocking, who is a longtime veteran at Ubisoft, most notably worked on two of the earliest games in the Splinter Cell franchise and also served as creative director on Far Cry 2. While Hocking was now serving as the creative lead on Hexe, he will now be replaced by Jean Guesdon, who was promoted by Ubisoft this week to serve as the new head of content on the Assassin’s Creed series.
“We sincerely thank [Clint] for his vision, creative contributions, and dedication over the years, and we wish him the very best in his next chapter,” Ubisoft said of Hocking’s departure. “Development on Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe continues with a seasoned team. The game will deliver something distinctive within the Assassin’s Creed franchise. We look forward to sharing more information in the future.”
This Move Could Delay AC Hexe
While it’s never great to hear that a creative director has been replaced on a project midway through its development, this is far from the first time this situation has played out. As such, there’s no reason to immediately worry that Assassin’s Creed: Codename Hexe is going to turn out poorly without Hocking at the wheel.
