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Ubisoft CEO reportedly apologises for strike-inducing comments

But stops short at offering a four-day work week.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has used a company-wide Q&A session to reportedly apologise for telling employees “the ball was in [their] court” following a disappointing financials call.

While Guillemot has reportedly apologised for the comments — which in turn prompted workers union Solidaires Informatique to call for those at Ubisoft Paris to strike — he’s stopped short at demands for inflation-matching pay rises and a four-day work week.

“When saying ‘the ball is in your court’ to deliver our lineup on time and at the expected level of quality, I wanted to convey the idea that more than ever I need your talent and energy to make it happen,” Guillemot said at this newest meeting (as reported by Kotaku).

“This is a collective journey that starts of course with myself and with the leadership team to create the conditions for all of us to succeed together,” Guillemot said.

During a January financials call, Ubisoft again delayed Skull & Bones and cancelled three unannounced titles.


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