Ubisoft indicates Michel Ancel isn’t leaving the company
Michel Ancel is not leaving Ubisoft, according to a company representative. Spokesperson Pascal Lecointe has said that recent speculation is “unfounded”.
Lecointe wrote in a statement:
“Unfounded rumours! Michel is currently working on Rayman Legends, a unique game that will be released on Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3. Michel Ancel and Ubisoft therefore categorically deny these rumours.”
Rumors about a possible departure for Ancel sprung up during the weekend. GameKult published a report indicating that the Rayman creator would be on his way out, and Ubisoft may even be aware of his plans.
But with Ubisoft denying the speculation outright, it seems as though Ancel will be sticking around. On the other hand, the publisher could just be looking to do some damage control. We’ve seen companies deny rumors before only to see them come true down the line.
