Rumor: Michel Ancel thinking about leaving Ubisoft after Rayman Legends
February 23rd, 2013 Posted in General Nintendo, Podcast Stories, Posted by Valay, Rumors, Wii URumor has it that Rayman creator Michel Ancel could be leaving Ubisoft.
Long story short, Ancel would take a few employees with him – maybe five or six staffers – and start up a new project, perhaps with another company. This would provide Ancel with the opportunity to be more creative.
Ubisoft apparently has some idea that Ancel could be heading down a new path. Even if this does happen, the publisher could in some form.
Gamekult, the source of the speculation, also reports that one reason that Rayman Legends went multiplatform is because Nintendo and Ubisoft were unable to reach an agreement when it came to distributing and marketing of the game.
Ubisoft and Ancel are both denying all rumors for now.
4 Responses to “Rumor: Michel Ancel thinking about leaving Ubisoft after Rayman Legends”
By thomas on Feb 23, 2013
Would be a shame to see the Rayman franchise take a plunge, but on the other hand he could create some fantastic indie content. And I think Ancel’s always liked Nintendo, so hopefully for Nintendo consoles!
By TiggyPudding on Feb 23, 2013
I wouldn’t exactly blame him if he did. It would be a shame if that meant no more Rayman though
By Noble Wrot on Feb 23, 2013
It would be great if this statement was finished with "and going to work for Nintendo". Maybe Nintendo would pick up Beyond Good & Evil 2 like it did with Bayonetta 2. That game needs to be made.
By thomas on Feb 24, 2013
Ubisoft has the rights to all of Ancel’s franchises