AC Hexe Game Director Exits Ubisoft After Creative Director Left

Assassin’s Creed Hexe has lost its game director at Ubisoft, according to Gadgets 360. This marks the second senior leadership departure from the project in about two months. These back-to-back exits raise serious concerns about the stability of a game that’s been in development for years without a public release window.

The creative director left first, earlier in 2026, and now the game director has followed. Losing both the creative vision and the operational lead in such a short time is rare and damaging for any AAA project, especially one in the high-stakes Assassin’s Creed franchise.

GameLuster reports that Hexe is dealing with broader development issues at Ubisoft. This trend of executive exits aligns with the financial pressures Ubisoft has faced heading into 2026. The company has repeatedly delayed titles and restructured internal studios. Hexe, set in a darker witch-trial era, was supposed to signal a creative refresh for the franchise.

The timing adds to the challenges for Ubisoft’s publishing schedule. Assassin’s Creed Shadows launched on March 20, 2025, but has received mixed to negative feedback. Players have criticized aggressive DLC monetization specifically. Hexe was intended to be the next major AC release after Shadows, and the instability among its development team makes any launch date increasingly uncertain.

Ubisoft hasn’t made a public statement about either departure, which is typical for personnel matters. However, this leaves the project’s future direction unclear. With no game director and creative director, the team at Ubisoft Montreal—or whichever studio is leading development—is effectively working without its two top creative decision-makers.

By The Numbers

Senior Departures from Hexe (2026)	2 (Creative Director + Game Director)
Time Between Departures	~2 months
AC Shadows Release Date	March 20, 2025
AC Shadows Current Steam Price	$0.99
AC Shadows: Enemies Killed (6 weeks post-launch)	4 billion

Community sentiment around Ubisoft’s AC output isn’t helping the situation. One Steam reviewer warned potential buyers to “Avoid,” explaining that 100% completion requires spending an extra $90 USD in DLC just to unlock the final achievement. This complaint has appeared repeatedly in the game’s reviews and reflects a broader frustration with Ubisoft’s post-launch monetization strategy.

What To Watch

• Whether Ubisoft publicly names replacements for both director roles on Hexe, indicating the project is stabilizing instead of contracting.
• Any updates on Hexe’s development scope or release timeline; a prolonged silence from Ubisoft might suggest the project is being reassessed internally.
• How Assassin’s Creed Shadows performs commercially over the next quarter, given its heavily discounted Steam price. Poor sales momentum could increase pressure on Hexe to deliver and may lead to quicker restructuring decisions.