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Ubisoft has appointed three veteran developers who previously led Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Origins to take charge of the franchise, signaling a potential return to the series' acclaimed roots.

Daniel Vávra, the writer and director behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has announced he is stepping away from game development to focus on producing a Kingdom Come film adaptation.

A new report from Windows Central reveals that former Xbox President Sarah Bond's strategic direction—particularly the "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign—generated significant backlash among Xbox employees, who reportedly felt offended and relieved when she and Phil Spencer departed.

Sarah Bond, the outgoing Xbox president, has spoken publicly for the first time since news of her departure alongside Phil Spencer's retirement. She expressed pride in her time leading Xbox.

Chris Stockman, design director of the original Saints Row, says he believes the franchise is finished after IP owner Embracer Group went silent on his pitch for a 1970s-set prequel.

After 38 years at Microsoft and 12 years leading Xbox, CEO Phil Spencer is retiring. Xbox President Sarah Bond is also departing, and AI executive Asha Sharma will take over as the new Microsoft Gaming CEO.