The 1666 Amsterdam game is back in the hands of the Asssassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, marking the end of the legal fight between Désilets and Ubisoft.
Désilets shared the news via his Twitter post on April 25.
Friends, Ubi and I agreed, I got it back! :) https://t.co/lKqj5enJth #1666Amsterdam pic.twitter.com/Z19MLwdgEY
— Patrice Desilets (@PatriceDez) April 25, 2016
He successfully got the rights to 1666, which is an uncompleted historical action game, after he made an agreement with publisher Ubisoft.
This means the battle between the two parties has already been put to an end. The legal fight started when the publisher reportedly ousted Désilets after the former bought the game plus the studio developing it in 2013, during a THQ asset auction.
Ubisoft likewise confirmed this deal through its released statement, saying the deal is indeed great news for anyone.
"Ubisoft's creative teams are currently working on innovative projects that will mark our industry for years to come," said Yannis Mallat, chief executive of Ubisoft Montréal and Toronto. "This is precisely where we want to focus our energy, on our teams, to continue what we have been building in Quebec for nearly 20 years."
It wishes Désilets all the best in his endeavors down the line as it believes he is a great designer.
Désilets, in the meantime, has also pushed out a statement, in which he said he doesn't intend to continue working on the halted development of the video game at the moment. Rather, he says he is centering his attention in finishing the game he is currently working on, dubbed Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, with studio Panache Digital Games.
He added he is presently focusing in creating the finest games and in showcasing the talent of people of Quebec. It likewise wishes success to Ubisoft.
Moreover, he said he is delighted the two parties have come to a deal, enabling him to get back the rights to 1666 Amsterdam.
Just a few more interesting tidbits about 1666: Ubisoft paid the game plus the THQ Montreal team for $2.5 million in 2013. The publisher also bought the right to make South Park games for $3.27 million during the same time.
