A member of A Better Ubisoft says some developers from TheGamer to Rhiannon Bevan Ubisoft Quebec they asked them not to work Assassin’s Creed: Code Name Red because Jonathan Dumont, the director of the game. More precisely, because of the harassment and harassment accusations that poured in in 2020, with some former employees talking about crimes against their colleagues, especially new ones, and heavy flirting with their colleagues.
A Better Ubisoft is an association of employees of the French multinational company that has demanded improved working conditions regarding abuses reported in recent years, and who, despite public statements, found the company’s response too slow. According to the same source, who wanted to remain anonymous, Dumont caused many abandonments due to the climate of terror he created in the workplace:
“Many of my colleagues have left Dumont. Whether it’s because of sexual advances, bad evaluation, fear, or trials with their behavior while in a bad mood. Outbursts of anger created an atmosphere of fear that has been known for years but never found a concrete answer.
The source also said that despite Dumont’s efforts to improve himself, his actions are still fresh in the minds of many. As a result, “some members of the Quebec firm asked Red not to work for his position on the project.”
Contacting Ubisoft to ask for comment on the matter, TheGamer received a statement from the CEO. Yves GuillemotStating that employees such as Dumont and Cote are properly disciplined for their behavior:
Guillemot: “Ubisoft takes all allegations very seriously. While I don’t want to comment on specific cases, I can assure you that all cases of team members cited in the reports remaining at Ubisoft have been rigorously investigated and reviewed. An action plan was also provided.”
Source: Multiplayer
