Benoit Richer

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Veteran game director with nearly two decades at Ubisoft across two stints. Previously directed Batman: Arkham Origins at WB Games Montreal, Ubisoft's Transference (2018 VR thriller), and worked as a game director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Hexe. Departed Ubisoft Montreal in 2025 to co-found indie studio Servo Games.

Recent stories

Game Director of Latest Assassin's Creed Title Announced in 2022 and Still in Development Leaves Ubisoft Amid Departures of Key Staff2026-04-28

Magical Abilities Removed From Upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe, Leak Suggests2026-04-27

Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Another Director2026-04-27

Assassin's Creed Hexe loses 2nd director-level developer in as many months2026-04-27

Assassin’s Creed Hexe Game Director Benoit Richer Exits Ubisoft Just Months After Departure of Previous Creative Directorin newsletter2026-04-27

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2026-04-27