Ubisoft team leaders will now receive bonuses based on “their ability to create a positive and inclusive work environment” after allegations of widespread harassment. The company announced the changes today during its Q1 sales call as part of a broader initiative to address systemic issues within its studies. “Every time we hear about misconduct, we make tough decisions and make sure those decisions have a clear and positive impact,” Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said during the call. “It has now become clear that some people betrayed the trust I put in them. I have never compromised my core values and ethics, and I never will. “
In June, workers across the gaming industry were featured on Twitter with stories of abuse, harassment, and misconduct; Several of these stories pointed to Ubisoft. In time since then, Kotaku and Bloomberg They have released reports detailing the abusive behavior of top executives like Tommy François, Maxime Béland and Serge Hascoët. But the problems in the study, which include years of sexism, racism, and toxic behavior, extend far beyond those above.
Ubisoft previously revealed that it brought in independent consultants to conduct research; Since then, several executives and employees have resigned or been fired. The company has also hired a new head of workplace culture, created a new job specifically to address diversity and inclusion, and is now receiving anonymous comments through a company-wide questionnaire. Ubisoft says it will also “launch a bullying awareness campaign among all of its employees” in the form of training.
The studio has been largely quiet in the past few days. His recent reveal of games like Far Cry 6 He did not address the allegations, but instead stopped publishing a tweet that the news had been prerecorded. In response to a question in their call today about how management changes will affect upcoming Ubisoft games, the company said, “What is important to note is that we have a deep bank of high-level creative people in the company”.
