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AC director behind Valhalla, Black Flag and Origins returns to Ubisoft

The director who led Assassin's Creed Valhalla has rejoined Ubisoft and will lead development on future Assassin's Creed games. He also directed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Origins. This puts the creative lead of three major franchise entries in charge of the series' upcoming titles, shaping their design and direction.

• The director has returned to Ubisoft.
• He will lead development on future Assassin's Creed games.
• He previously directed Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Origins.
• His appointment places the veteran director of three major franchise entries in control of the series' forthcoming development.