Three former executives from Ubisoft have been found guilty of sexual and psychological harassment and have received suspended sentences

Thomas François, Serge Hascoët, and Guillaume Patrux, formerly of Ubisoft, have been handed suspended sentences for charges related to sexual and psychological harassment.

According to The Guardian, the legal proceedings, which started last June, revealed substantial evidence implicating these ex-executives in harassment within Ubisoft's workforce.

The trial highlighted a toxic work environment at the Ubisoft offices in Montreuil, Paris, characterized by bullying and sexism.

Former VP of editorial and creative services, François was sentenced to three years suspended and fined €30,000, facing charges of sexual harassment and psychological abuse, and was also accused of attempting sexual assault. François departs Ubisoft in August 2020 after allegations emerged of his misconduct, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz.

Ex-Chief Creative Officer Hascoët received an 18-month suspended sentence and a €45,000 fine for being complicit in sexual harassment and psychological abuse. Hascoët left in July 2020 after multiple claims of misconduct surfaced, detailed in a GamesIndustry.biz report.

Patrux, a former game designer, was punished with a 12-month suspended sentence and fined €10,000 for psychological harassment.

Maude Beckers, representing the impacted parties, welcomed the court's decision as reported by France24, stating it's a positive precedent for future workplace accountability.

The three executives were detained by French authorities in 2023, along with two others, following a comprehensive investigation, as noted in GamesIndustry.biz. All accused have denied the allegations.