Michel Ancel Reveals Managerial Conflicts Behind Ubisoft Game Cancellations
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Michel Ancel, former Ubisoft designer, criticized Ubisoft's handling of the cancelled PlayStation exclusive game Wild, calling it "a real scandal." Announced in 2014 as a PS4 exclusive, Wild faced delays and management changes, leading to its cancellation. Ancel blamed Ubisoft for mismanaging the project after taking it over from Sony, which had offered to double the budget. The game was ultimately abandoned amid internal chaos at Ubisoft, contributing to Ancel's burnout and departure from the industry.
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