David Polfeldt had taken six months off, but had among his initial plans to return to Ubisoft.
The industry veteran David Polfeldt announced this weekend his definitive departure from Ubisoftwhere he has been present for the past 17 years, serving until recently as director of Ubisoft Massivethe team responsible for The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Polfeldt left his position of responsibility in June 2021, when it was reported that he was going to take a six-month sabbatical. It was also said at the time that, after that time, the developer would return to Ubisoft in a new position. In the end, this has not been the case and the French company is losing one of its most senior figures.
Reasons for Polfeldt’s departure
The reasons for his departure are not entirely clear. However, in statements to Hit Points, picked up by Video Games Chronicle: VGC, Polfeldt, lets hint how the great growth of Ubisoft Massive these last years, with more than 750 workers, asks for a different direction than he can offer. I think my philosophy and skills work well for a group up to a certain size. I don’t think he’s right for what the studio has become.. And I’m at peace with it.”
The company’s major expansion coincides with two important projects. On the one hand, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is scheduled for release at a date to be determined this year, coinciding with the arrival of James Cameron’s new movie. In addition, the Swedish-based team is working on a Star Wars video game.
This was announced by surprise early last year. If you want to know more you can read a full report on what to expect from the video game.
