Ubisoft, which has been undergoing restructuring efforts such as forming an 'innovation committee' to revitalize its flagship Assassin's Creed series, has established a new studio.

On the 2nd (local time), Ubisoft officially launched Vantage Studios, a new subsidiary dedicated to its three major IPs: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

Vantage Studios was formed by reassigning personnel from existing Ubisoft studios, including Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona, and Sofia. Partner company Tencent holds a 25% stake and will provide technical support for large-scale projects, including server and backend infrastructure, while also strengthening global publishing capabilities. Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot have been appointed as the management team.

Vantage Studios will operate under a structure that grants individual development teams significant discretion. This autonomy is intended to facilitate the integration of player feedback and strengthen global service capabilities.

Meanwhile, the appointment of Charlie Guillemot, who returned to Ubisoft via the 'Assassin's Creed Innovation Committee' in May, to the management of Vantage Studios has sparked concern. When the committee was formed, some employees viewed the return of Charlie Guillemot, son of CEO Yves Guillemot, as a step toward management succession. Charlie Guillemot previously left the company in 2021 following widespread public criticism.