Overview
- David Michaud-Cromp, a 13-year Assassin’s Creed veteran and Montreal level design team lead, said he was terminated shortly after a three-day unpaid suspension tied to his LinkedIn criticism.
- His post challenged Ubisoft’s plan to require employees on site five days a week, a policy introduced with a limited annual work-from-home allowance under the company’s restructuring.
- Ubisoft said respectful feedback does not result in dismissal and cited its Code of Conduct and graduated disciplinary procedures for breaches.
- French unions have called a three-day international strike for Feb. 10–12, and some representatives have publicly urged CEO Yves Guillemot to step down.
- The mandate and firing unfold during a company reset that includes studio closures, game cancellations, and proposed voluntary departures at Ubisoft’s Paris headquarters.