Three former executives at Ubisoft have been convicted of sexual and psychological harassment, receiving suspended sentences

Suspended prison terms have been issued to former Ubisoft executives Thomas François, Serge Hascoët, and Guillaume Patrux, following convictions for sexual and psychological harassment.

The Guardian detailed that the trial, which kicked off in June, revealed extensive evidence of harassment committed by these former executives against Ubisoft staff.

Witnesses during the legal proceedings described the Montreuil, Paris office as being plagued by a "toxic culture of bullying and sexism".

François, who previously held the position of vice president of editorial and creative services, received a three-year suspended sentence and a €30,000 fine related to charges of sexual harassment, psychological abuse, and an attempted sexual assault. He departed Ubisoft in August 2020 amid allegations of misconduct.

Ex-Chief Creative Officer Hascoët was convicted of psychological harassment and being an accessory to sexual harassment. His sentence includes an 18-month suspension and a €45,000 penalty. Hascoët resigned in July 2020 after facing multiple allegations.

Patrux, a one-time game designer, was ordered to serve a 12-month suspended sentence and pay a €10,000 fine for psychological harassment.

According to France24, Maude Beckers, the lawyer representing the civil parties, hailed the verdict as "a very good decision today, and for the future".

"This serves as a warning to all companies that toxic management will not be tolerated, and leadership must take responsibility," Beckers stated.

In a broader investigation into harassment, French police arrested François, Hascoët, and Patrux in 2023, along with two others, following an inquiry that lasted a year. The trio denied all allegations.