Ubisoft’s Beyond Good and Evil 2 Creative Director Emile Morel Passes Away at 40

Yesterday, the gaming industry mourned the loss of Emile Morel, the creative director of Ubisoft’s highly anticipated game Beyond Good and Evil 2. Morel’s passing was confirmed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the lead studio behind the game, through a statement on LinkedIn. The news was first reported by IGN and tributes to Morel were also found on LinkedIn.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Emile Morel. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and teammates all over the world. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the significant impact he made over the years on different games that make up the rich history of our studio. For us, Emile was a close friend and a boundless source of positive energy. We all valued his passion and the way he told stories. We will never forget Emile and his immense contribution to the BGE2 universe will forever endure. True Freedom Lies Beyond.”

Emile Morel joined Ubisoft in 2009 and his career included working on notable titles such as Rayman Legends and The Adventures of Tintin. He began his journey with Beyond Good and Evil 2 as an associate creative director, eventually earning a promotion to the role of creative director earlier this year, as reported by Kotaku. Prior to his time at Ubisoft, Morel contributed to projects like Test Drive Unlimited and the Alone in the Dark series during his tenure at Eden Games.

The gaming community has lost a talented individual whose impact will be felt throughout the industry. Emile Morel’s legacy will continue to live on through the BGE2 universe and his profound storytelling.

The staff at Game Informer extends their heartfelt condolences to Emile Morel’s family.