Ubisoft’s highly anticipated Beyond Good & Evil 2 is experiencing fresh momentum following changes in its leadership team. Fawzi Mesmar, now leading as the Creative Director, brings renewed focus and direction to a project long plagued by delays.
Mesmar, previously Ubisoft’s VP of Global Creative, joined this role after Emile Morel’s passing in 2023 and has since worked closely with developers to ensure the game aligns with its original vision.
With Mesmar’s experience in game design, including positions at DICE and other major studios, the team now has a leader who understands both the challenges and aspirations of this complex title
Significant Development Milestone Achieved
Recent reports indicate that Beyond Good & Evil 2 has reached a crucial development milestone — an internal marker which Ubisoft leadership celebrated as a positive step toward the game’s completion. This milestone has helped stabilize the project and bring about clarity after years of tech challenges and creative resets. Insiders have described this achievement as pivotal in giving the development team a structured path forward, which has been challenging to maintain due to frequent leadership and concept changes since the game’s announcement in 2008.
The Impact of Leadership Changes on the Game’s Future
Historically, the game’s development struggled under the guidance of original director Michel Ancel, whose management style led to significant project turbulence before his departure from Ubisoft. The project then faced several internal setbacks, notably due to changing visions and the passing of Emile Morel.
Now, with Francis Coldeboeuf as Production Lead and Mesmar steering the creative vision, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is beginning to find its pace. This consistency in leadership may offer hope to fans who have waited for over 15 years for a follow-up to the 2003 cult classic
What Fans Can Expect Next
Despite these strides, Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains far from a confirmed release date. Ubisoft has not yet provided any concrete timeline, though the company’s commitment to the title suggests that fans may finally see some substantial updates in the near future. Many are speculating that the next major showcase or gaming event might reveal additional gameplay footage or development insights, especially given the game’s return to active progress.
