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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now The Fantastic Four: First Steps Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Starter Pack Recommended reading Assassin's Creed After several rough years, Ubisoft says "the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was a defining moment" and its Tencent deal to basically make Ubisoft 2 is coming along Assassin's Creed With Ubisoft's hopes on its back, Assassin's Creed Shadows claws to the top of the March sales charts and follows Monster Hunter Wilds as 2025's second-best-selling US game Splinter Cell Assassin's Creed Hexe director and Far Cry 2 veteran says he "would not, and could not" work as hard as he did on Splinter Cell ever again Action Games Upcoming Ubisoft games: Every new Ubisoft game in development Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 head was "bored" at Ubisoft and hungry for a JRPG, and made the highest-rated game of 2025 – "Somehow it worked, which still makes no sense to me" Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Shadows "has clearly outperformed Assassin's Creed Odyssey" in sales and player count, Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed creator leaves studio she founded 4 years ago, without releasing the live-service shooter she was working on Action Games Assassin's Creed The co-CEO of Ubisoft's new Assassin's Creed and Far Cry subsidiary is the son of Ubisoft's actual CEO, but he says he's definitely not a nepo baby Jordan Gerblick 16 July 2025 "My appointment isn't only about family ties; it's about what Ubisoft needs at this moment" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Ubisoft) Ubisoft has tapped Charlie Guillemot as co-CEO of its new Tencent-backed subsidiary focused on core franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbox Six. And if that name sounds familiar, it's probably because he's the son of Yves Guillemot, founder and current CEO of Ubisoft proper. Per Variety, Guillemot will lead the new Ubisoft subsidiary alongside co-CEO Christophe Derennes, a 35+ year veteran of the studio, founder of its Montreal branch, and most recently, Ubisoft North America managing director. The younger Guillemot previously looked over the Ubisoft-owned studio Owlient but joined Ubisoft's internal transformation team in 2025. Naturally, Guillemot's last name is raising some eyebrows, but the new co-CEO insists it has nothing to do with his appointment. You may like After several rough years, Ubisoft says "the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was a defining moment" and its Tencent deal to basically make Ubisoft 2 is coming along With Ubisoft's hopes on its back, Assassin's Creed Shadows claws to the top of the March sales charts and follows Monster Hunter Wilds as 2025's second-best-selling US game Assassin's Creed Hexe director and Far Cry 2 veteran says he "would not, and could not" work as hard as he did on Splinter Cell ever again "Yes, I'm Yves' son," he told Variety. "That's not something I hide from. But my appointment isn't only about family ties; it's about what Ubisoft needs at this moment. "I've spent the last decade building experience both inside and outside Ubisoft, leading teams, managing brands, and navigating change in a fast-moving industry. I also made the conscious choice to step away when it made sense, to learn and grow elsewhere." As of March, nu-Ubisoft had an enterprise value of €4 billion (roughly $4.3 billion USD), giving Tencent around a 25% minority stake in the business with its €1.16bn ($1.25 billion USD) investment. The transaction is expected to close this year. "What matters now isn't my name, it's the work ahead," Guillemot added. "Ubisoft is at a pivotal moment. What's expected of me is to help push the company forward by bringing energy, focus, and by relying on the incredible expertise that already exists across the teams. I see myself as someone here to contribute, support, and help create the right conditions are in place for everyone to do their best work. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. "And beyond that, this industry is where I want to be. There's nowhere quite like it, where creativity, talent, and technology intersect in such dynamic ways, and where you constantly have to adapt to new platforms, new ideas, new expectations from players. That's what draws me in." Yves Guillemot said the goal of the new subsidiary is "to create the right conditions for teams to bring these brands to their full potential. That means more autonomy, greater agility, and a closer connection to what players want. To that end, Christophe and Charlie bring distinct complementary strengths that will be instrumental in making this new step in the history of Ubisoft a success." Ubisoft had a very on-brand problem with Assassin's Creed Odyssey: there weren't many tall buildings in Ancient Greece even though it's a "climbing-frame game" See more Games News Jordan Gerblick Social Links Navigation After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. After several rough years, Ubisoft says "the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was a defining moment" and its Tencent deal to basically make Ubisoft 2 is coming along With Ubisoft's hopes on its back, Assassin's Creed Shadows claws to the top of the March sales charts and follows Monster Hunter Wilds as 2025's second-best-selling US game Assassin's Creed Hexe director and Far Cry 2 veteran says he "would not, and could not" work as hard as he did on Splinter Cell ever again Upcoming Ubisoft games: Every new Ubisoft game in development Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 head was "bored" at Ubisoft and hungry for a JRPG, and made the highest-rated game of 2025 – "Somehow it worked, which still makes no sense to me" Assassin's Creed Shadows "has clearly outperformed Assassin's Creed Odyssey" in sales and player count, Ubisoft says Latest in Assassin's Creed Ubisoft foresaw the grindy fate of Assassin's Creed Valhalla back in the Odyssey days, wanting a literal "odyssey" but not "a world that was just fatiguing to travel through" Ubisoft had a very on-brand problem with Assassin's Creed Odyssey: there weren't many tall buildings in Ancient Greece even though it's a "climbing-frame game" Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake rumors get even more fuel as Ubisoft France posts about the original game following a blatant hint from Edward Kenway's actor Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake takes a step closer to reality as lead voice actor tells fans "you may have to beat it again" Assassin's Creed Shadows update adds nightmare difficulty, an "open-world alarm" system," a potato mode for low-end PCs, and a new story quest crossing over with D&D series Critical Role "Has that been announced?": Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake seemingly leaked by statue maker who said "you should be aware that there is something going on with Edward" Latest in News Studio behind beauties like Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta is reportedly facing heavy layoffs in the games industry's latest demonstration that hits will not spare you The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature is here, but fairies aren't the only new feature to come to EA's life sim – so is rapper T-Pain Sega wants you to make your own Like a Dragon games in Roblox, but your creations need to "stay true to the world and lore" established in the Yakuza series, so please don't make Kiryu and Majima kiss After just 23 days, KPop Demon Hunters is on track to become Netflix's biggest animated movie ever, replacing an Adam Sandler film One more Cyberpunk 2077 delay for old times' sake: the Nintendo Switch 2 version of patch 2.3 has been pushed back, but seemingly not for long Pedro Pascal isn't giving anything away when asked if Chris Evans will appear in Fantastic Four or Avengers: Doomsday: "I’ve just gone into… a blackout" GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Donkey Kong Bananza Review: "Destruction isn't just a flashy gimmick for the Minecraft generation, it's one of the best inventions Nintendo has had in years" Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review: "A nostalgic, must-play hit for fans" College Football 26 review: “Thanks to rivalries and dynasty, this is the greatest show on turf” Mecha Break review: "This mech battler makes up for lacking customization with a varied roster that lets me live out my Evangelion fantasy" Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation" Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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