Former Ubisoft Executives Face Trial Over Harassment and Abuse Allegations

Three ex-leaders of the French video game giant are accused of systemic sexual and moral harassment, with one also facing attempted sexual assault charges.

The trial of three former Ubisoft executives begins today at the Bobigny court in France, following allegations of systemic harassment spanning nearly a decade.
The accused include ex-creative director Serge Hascoët, ex-vice president Thomas François, and former game director Guillaume Patrux, all of whom deny the charges.
Allegations against François include public humiliation, inappropriate behavior in the workplace, and attempted sexual assault during a company event.
Hascoët faces accusations of sexual harassment, moral harassment, and racist behavior, including targeting a Muslim employee with discriminatory comments and actions.
The case has been described as a landmark moment for accountability in the video game industry, highlighting toxic workplace cultures and calling for broader introspection within the sector.