Ubisoft Mourns Loss of Co-Founder in Tragic Plane Crash

Paris, Saturday, 20 June 2026.
The gaming world is in shock after Claude Guillemot, a visionary behind Ubisoft’s rise, died in a Cessna 421 crash near La Baule, France. The 69-year-old co-founder, who helped shape iconic franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, was piloting the aircraft when it went down on June 19, killing both occupants. His death leaves a leadership void at Ubisoft, a company already navigating industry turbulence. The tragedy underscores the fragility of corporate legacies built over decades.