Veteran Assassin’s Creed writer Darby McDevitt is leaving Ubisoft. announced.
McDevitt most recently served as a narrative director in Valhalla, where his work has been praised by fans for tying and tying various plots from across the series’ labyrinthine tradition.
Among the Assassin’s Creed community, McDevitt was celebrated as the master of the franchise’s tradition and its most recognizable figurehead – a title obtained through frequent fan interactions and a curriculum filled with half a dozen Assassin’s Creed games.
“Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal!” McDevitt wrote. “After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories and characters for an incredible series and interacting with our wonderful fans, I decided to go on a new adventure …
“Special thanks to all fans and content creators who have supported and expanded our work over the years. Thank you for your attention! You have my deepest respect and admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to know so many of you.”
Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal!
After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories and characters for an incredible series and interacting with our wonderful fans, I decided to set out on a new adventure …
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– Darby McDevitt (@DarbyMcDevitt) March 26, 2021
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“After 10 years, Darby McDevitt decided to leave Ubisoft to pursue a new adventure,” a Ubisoft spokesman told Eurogamer today. “Over the years, he has inspired us with his narrative talent, creating incredible stories and bringing memorable characters to life. We thank him for all his contributions and wish him well!”
McDevitt’s first writing work for the series came through the portable spin-offs of Assassin’s Creed 2 Discovery and Bloodlines in 2009. He then served as the main screenwriter for Revelations, the last game in the Ezio trilogy, and wrote the famous short film. Embers that acts as your coda.
After that, McDevitt went on to serve as principal writer for Black Flag and contributed to Unity and Origins.
Thanks @DarbyMcDevitt for his immense contribution to the brand. The stories and characters you’ve created will always be appreciated by the Assassin’s Creed community. May the winds blow in your favor on your next journey! pic.twitter.com/fTWQw7rRN1
– Assassin’s Creed (@assassinscreed) March 26, 2021
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Ubisoft will continue to support Assassin’s Creed Valhalla at least until the end of this year, with two expansions already announced.