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Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, states: ‘We Do Not Intend to Promote Any particular Agenda’ | CEO

September 25, 2024

In a be aware to traders on Wednesday, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot acknowledged that the corporate's “second quarter fell short of expectations” and vowed to launch “a review aimed at further improving our execution.”

But Guillemot additionally addressed among the cultural conversations occurring across the firm currently, which have intensified round Star Wars Outlaws and the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows (which was delayed to February 2025 at the moment) in particular.

“We remain committed to creating games for fans and players that everyone can enjoy.”

“Finally, let me handle among the polarized feedback round Ubisoft currently,” Guillemot said. “I need to reaffirm that we're an entertainment-first firm, creating video games for the broadest attainable viewers, and our purpose will not be to push any particular agenda. We stay dedicated to creating video games for followers and gamers that everybody can get pleasure from.”

Otherwise, Guillemot said an emphasis on “a player-centric, gameplay-first approach,” whereas specializing in “focusing on two key verticals – Open World Adventures and GaaS-native experiences.”

Read Guillemot's full assertion under.

Statement from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot

“Our second quarter performance fell short of our expectations, prompting us to address this swiftly and firmly, with an even greater focus on a player-centric, gameplay-first approach and an unwavering commitment to the long-term value of our brands.

Although the tangible benefits of the Company’s transformation are taking longer than anticipated to materialize, we keep on our strategy, focusing on two key verticals – Open World Adventures and GaaS-native experiences – with the objective to drive growth, recurrence and robust free cash flow generation in our business. In the light of recent challenges, we acknowledge the need for greater efficiency while delighting players.

As a result, beyond the first important short-term actions undertaken, the Executive Committee, under the supervision of the Board of Directors, is launching a review aimed at further improving our execution, notably in this player-centric approach, and accelerating our strategic path towards a higher performing model to the benefit of our stakeholders and shareholders.

Finally, let me address some of the polarized comments around Ubisoft lately. I want to reaffirm that we are an entertainment-first company, creating games for the broadest possible audience, and our goal is not to push any specific agenda. We remain committed to creating games for fans and players that everyone can enjoy.”

Ubisoft final commented on among the dialog surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows in July, issuing a controversial assertion to its Japanese followers through which it apologized for promotional supplies that “have caused concern” amongst its neighborhood.

Guillemot's assertion is one side of Ubisoft's message to traders that is been making headlines at the moment. Elsewhere within the be aware, Ubisoft admitted that its most up-to-date launch, Star Wars Outlaws, had a “softer than expected launch,” and revealed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will mark a return to the corporate's releases hitting Steam on Day 1.

Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she's not writing or enhancing, you'll find her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.