Assassin's Creed Hexe creative director Clint Hocking leaves Ubisoft, former Black Flag director Jean Guesden takes over as development continues under 'a seasoned team'
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by Andy Chalk February 25, 2026
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Ubisoft has confirmed the departure of Clint Hocking, the creative director behind *Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe*, marking another significant change in the leadership of its long-running franchise. In a statement, Ubisoft thanked Hocking for his contributions over the years, including his work on *Far Cry 2* and *Watch Dogs: Legion*. Jean Guesdon, who previously served as the creative director on *Assassin’s Creed Black Flag*, has taken over as the new creative director for Hexe. Development on the game continues under a “seasoned team,” with Guesdon now steering its creative vision.
Hocking’s career at Ubisoft spanned nearly two decades, beginning with *Splinter Cell* and including key roles on titles like *Chaos Theory* and *Far Cry 2*. After leaving Ubisoft in 2010, he worked at LucasArts, Valve, and Amazon before returning to the company in 2015. His departure follows a broader leadership overhaul at Ubisoft, which has seen several high
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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/25/2026