Beyond Good and Evil 2 faces even more development problems, with developer Ubisoft Montpellier making a major leadership change, according to a new report.
According to a report from Kotaku, Ubisoft Montpellier staff were informed last week that the managing director is no longer with the company. Carmona has been with Ubisoft for nearly 20 years.
Sources also told Kotaku that Ubisoft Montpellier is facing a labor investigation from local government authorities as a large number of its developers are experiencing burnout and sick leave.Ubisoft spokesman told Kotaku, “Montpellier’s development team is undergoing health assessments through third parties to assess precautionary measures and where additional support is needed.”
Creative director Jean-Marc Geoffroy and director Benjamin Dumas have also reportedly been replaced by former associate directors Emile Morel and Charles Gaudron. Finally, the source told Kotaku that the developers are still struggling to nail down a fun and achievable creative vision for Beyond Good and Evil 2.
Nearly six years after it was first unveiled in 2017, Beyond Good and Evil 2 has yet to enter full production. He last heard about Beyond Good and Evil 2 in August, and the project has a new lead writer. The game’s original pitch showed cooperative exploration in an ambitious world.
The game resurfaced at E3 2018, revealing a partnership with Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s HitRecord. This is a production company where fans and his members of the community can help develop projects.
This report is the latest development trouble surrounding Ubisoft. The company also recently canceled three unannounced games, making Skull and Bones his sixth postponement.
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