Michel Ancel Criticizes Ubisoft's Handling of 'WiLD' and 'Beyond Good & Evil 2'

The former Ubisoft designer cites management conflicts, burnout, and chaotic leadership as key factors in the projects' failures.

Michel Ancel, creator of 'WiLD' and 'Beyond Good & Evil 2,' has spoken out about the troubled development of both projects in a recent interview.
'WiLD,' originally a PlayStation-exclusive survival game, was abandoned after development was handed to Ubisoft Paris, where internal chaos derailed the project.
Ancel revealed that Sony attempted to reclaim 'WiLD' with an increased budget, but existing contracts with Ubisoft prevented this from happening.
For 'Beyond Good & Evil 2,' Ancel described management clashes as a major issue, with conflicting visions among key leaders disrupting progress and demoralizing teams.
Ancel acknowledged his own role in the struggles, citing burnout and insufficient advocacy for his projects, which ultimately led to his departure from the gaming industry in 2020.