In an exciting yet bittersweet development for fans eagerly awaiting the long-delayed sequel, *Beyond Good and Evil 2*, Ubisoft has announced that veteran game designer Fawzi Mesmar has taken the helm as the new creative director. This transition comes on the heels of the tragic passing of Emile Morel in 2023, who had dedicated his expertise to Ubisoft since 2009 and joined the sequel project just months before his untimely death.

The transition in leadership serves as yet another chapter in the tumultuous journey of *Beyond Good and Evil 2*, a game that fans have been waiting for since its initial announcement more than 15 years ago in 2008. The project has seen numerous leadership changes, leaving supporters both hopeful and skeptical about its future.

In a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, Mesmar expressed his enthusiasm for taking on this monumental project: “Today I’m glad to share that I joined *Beyond Good and Evil 2* as Creative Director. I have been working with those peeps for years now on this ambitious game and witnessed their talent firsthand. I am standing on the shoulders of creative giants that have supported the team before me, and I look forward to continuing to craft a game that is truly unique for players to enjoy.”

With over 20 years in the gaming industry, Mesmar brings a wealth of experience that fans are hoping will reinvigorate the project. He served as head of design at DICE from 2019 to 2021 and as Ubisoft’s Vice President of Global Creative from 2022 to 2024, in addition to his previous role assisting the *Beyond Good and Evil 2* team as Vice President of Editorial.

Despite the fresh leadership, details about the game remain sparse. Fans have only been treated to a few cinematic trailers and early demos that have done little to quench their thirst for information. As a prequel to the beloved 2003 classic, *Beyond Good & Evil*, which recently marked its 20th anniversary with a remaster, the anticipation continues to build, leaving many to wonder if this new direction is what it will take to finally bring this ambitious project to life.

With this shake-up at Ubisoft, will *Beyond Good and Evil 2* rise from the ashes and deliver an unforgettable gaming experience? Fans can only hope!