Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash

gamingJun 20, 202638317

Claude Guillemot, 69, co-founder of Ubisoft, died alongside a second person when a Cessna 421 crashed near the La Baule aerodrome in western France. The twin-engine aircraft had taken off from Rennes; both occupants were killed and a fire at the scene delayed identification. Guillemot helped build Ubisoft into a major game publisher and was instrumental in franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Rayman and Prince of Persia, making his death a significant loss for the games industry.

Wario64

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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dead in plane crash in France france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/bretagne/ill...

2371h ago

Ajay Kundlas38

Say what you will about Ubisoft, nasty way to go. RIP

Truckstop Vigilante28

I hope they have microtransactions in hell

Mya19

Which sex pest is getting promoted because this sex pest died

Bob ArdKor14

Ubisoft has never been too big on flight simulators.

Dan Porter Bridges8

And nothing of value was lost.

DrewForOne8

The pilot got confused as his map was too dang full of colored markers

Whirlboom945

Even if you hate Ubisoft (which trust me I do too) we can all agree that this is awful. This is legit sad.

Feenixfire904

Yikes... The gaming public may not have liked him (at all), but an awful way to go... As if Ubisoft's problems couldn't get any worse. Wonder if this will force the brother to sell or double down...

Pink Freud3

Good riddance. A damn shame others were swept up in this too, though.

Ember2

You guys are fucking psychos

Ben2

Dude didn't buy the DLC that properly ends the story (lands the plane).

Jeskido2

Shit man. I don't wanna see Ubisoft dissolve :( prayers to those involved

OSINTRadar

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has reportedly died in a plane crash in France while traveling to an aeroclub meeting near Rennes. He was involved in the development and growth of major gaming franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rayman, and Prince of Persia.

355h ago

Le Monde

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Claude Guillemot, cofondateur d’Ubisoft, est mort dans un crash d’avion à La Baule selon le géant français des jeux vidéo

133h ago

Brevesdepresse

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⚡️🇫🇷INFO - Un avion de tourisme s’est écrasé dans un champ à La Baule, faisant 2 morts. Parmi les victimes figure Claude #Guillemot, l’un des cofondateurs du géant français du jeu vidéo #Ubisoft. (Ouest-France)

85h ago

Henrique

@kelzor.bsky.social

Se ha muerto Claude Guillemot, que tuvo la idea de diversificar el negocio agrario familiar que tenía con sus cuatro hermanos vendiendo CDs de música y creando con ello una empresa llamada Ubisoft.

83h ago

DayOne

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Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Ubisoft has died in a twin-engine plane crash on Friday, per a new report. Details: https://playday.one/2026/06/20/co-founder-of-ubisoft-claude-guillemot-has-died-in-a-plane-crash/

25h ago

StabbyTabby 🔪🤘

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"Claude Guillemot, one of the five Guillemot brothers who in 1986 collectively founded Ubisoft, the maker of Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, has reportedly died in a plane crash in the French commune of La Baule-Escoublac, Loire-Atlantique."

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Theo 🏳️‍🌈🌙 Comms Open

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:0 Ubisoft co-founder, dead in plane crash, along the flight instructor on board.

21h ago

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🎮 **Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash** The 69-year-old Ubisoft co-founder is one of two reported victims, alongside the operator and owner of the aircraft 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link […] [Original post on igeek.gamer-geek-news.com]

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14h ago

Ian Moody

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A founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France. A Cessna plane carrying Claude Guillemot and one other person crashed Friday evening in a field just before landing at La Baule Airport on the Atlantic coast. www.nbcnews.com/news/obituar...

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The Nicolandorian

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«Deux morts dans un crash d'avion de tourisme à La Baule, Claude Guillemot le cofondateur d'Ubisoft parmi les victimes»

4h ago

Aidoo

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Muere Claude Guillemot, cofundador de Ubisoft, al estrellarse la avioneta que pilotaba cerca de Le Baule; Francia investiga las causas. #Ubisoft #Videojuegos

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Sensual Kazoo

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Lol this is how I learned Claude Guillemot died. Rest in piss.

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GeeZus 🎮

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The Quiet Architect of Ubisoft: The Life, Legacy, and Tragic Death of Claude Guillemot #Gaming #VideoGames #GamesNews 🕹 🎮 https://geezusgg.xyz/2026/06/7454/ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-has-passed-away/

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Poster | Crypto News

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash at age 69 in La Baule, France. He was one of two passengers on a Cessna 421 that crashed Friday. Ubisoft expressed its deep sadness and condolences to his family and loved ones. #crypto #blockchain #news

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