The studio's statement suggests the criticism was not the cause of the termination.

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Ubisoft terminated Lead Level Designer David Michaud-Cromp days after he publicly criticized the company's return-to-office policy on LinkedIn. He received a three-day unpaid suspension for alleged breach of duty of loyalty, then was fired three days later. Ubisoft stated that respectful feedback doesn't lead to dismissal but cited Code of Conduct violations. Reports suggest Michaud-Cromp had previously criticized leadership decisions, including the CEO appointing his son to lead a subsidiary. The designer advocates for remote work effectiveness based on clear goals, trust, and communication rather than physical proximity.

Ubisoft Fires Lead Designer for Criticizing Return-to-Office Policy