Rainbow Six Siege’s Creative Director Returns to Ubisoft for a New Project

Ubisoft has acquired March of Giants from Amazon Games, marking the return of creative director Xavier Marquis to the studio. Marquis, who previously served as the creative director for Rainbow Six Siege, is reuniting with Alex Parizeau, the former managing director of Ubisoft Toronto. March of Giants is a 4v4 tactical multiplayer free-to-play MOBA that draws inspiration from early 1900s technology, blending real-time strategy with lane-based combat. Players assume the role of a giant commanding troops on the battlefield, which is reflected in the game’s title. In a statement, Marquis expressed that returning to Ubisoft feels like coming full circle, highlighting the meaningful work they’ve accomplished together and their excitement to further develop March of Giants. He believes the game has significant potential and that Ubisoft can elevate it to new heights. Parizeau also expressed gratitude to Amazon for its support and shared his enthusiasm for rejoining Ubisoft to help shape March of Giants into a standout title in the MOBA genre. The game has undergone several playtests on Steam, but details regarding its full release date or potential console availability remain unannounced. This acquisition follows Amazon’s recent announcement of widespread layoffs, including within its gaming division, though the financial specifics of the sale have not been revealed.