Ubisoft has named Christoph Hartmann, a former executive from 2K and Amazon, as the head of Creative House 2. In this role, Hartmann will oversee the development of major titles such as Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon.

Christoph Hartmann has been named as the General Manager of Creative House 2 at Ubisoft, responsible for franchises like Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon. Hartmann, a seasoned professional in the gaming industry, previously established and led 2K Games at Take-Two. His career then took him to Amazon, where he was in charge of its gaming division until January, when he departed.

Creative House 2 forms part of Ubisoft's revamped organizational model, each unit holding full accountability for major intellectual properties with support from central business teams. Vantage Studios, formerly the first Creative House including titles like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, is now led by Charlie Guillemot, son of Ubisoft's president, Yves Guillemot.

The division will also manage "March of Giants," a multiplayer online battle arena game, which was recently acquired from Amazon. Hartmann is expected to guide the division’s strategic initiatives and shape the development of its portfolio, according to the company.

"Christoph brings the exact kind of leadership needed for Creative House 2," commented Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft's CEO and co-founder. "He possesses a blend of creative and management expertise that will drive our franchises forward, fostering stronger connections with our dedicated fan base."

Hartmann acknowledged the creative expertise at teams like March of Giants, Massive, and Ubisoft studios in Montreal, Paris, and Toronto. He emphasized the aim to provide these teams with the necessary framework and vision to craft compelling experiences that resonate deeply with gamers, echoing the original joy of playing.