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Assassin’s Creed Creator Patrice Désilets: “I Have Two or Three Games Left”
This industry update, recorded during Gamescom 2026, focuses on the evolving strategies of independent developers and major studios as they navigate shifting market conditions.
- Patrice Désilets, creator of Assassin’s Creed, has launched his studio Panache’s first self-published title, 1666: Amsterdam, into Early Access with plans to expand the IP into multiple future titles.
- CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed that The Witcher 4 is scheduled for a 2028 release and will include a physical box with collectible items, despite potential industry-wide shifts away from physical discs.
- Raccoon Logic has pivoted its development strategy toward faster release cycles and Early Access models, citing the difficulty of monetizing games effectively through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass.
The Game BusinessAug 2026
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Raccoon Logic faces criticism for mostly white male staff, causing debate on diversity in games industry
The formation of the new game studio Raccoon Logic in August 2021 sparked a significant industry debate regarding diversity and hiring practices.
- The newly formed studio Raccoon Logic faced public backlash in August 2021 after a promotional group photo revealed a staff composition consisting entirely of white men.
- Journalist Jason Schreier and industry figures like Rami Ismail criticized the lack of diversity, arguing that a company's commitment to inclusive hiring must be established at its inception rather than added later.
- Raccoon Logic creative director Alex Hutchinson and studio head Reid Schneider defended the team, stating that the studio is still in its formation phase and actively seeking diverse talent.
Game World ObserverAug 2021