Ubisoft to Probe Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

French video gaming firm Ubisoft stated it has launched an investigation into claims of sexual assault and harassment leveled in opposition to its workers.

In an assertion issued on its web site on Thursday, it stated it was “actually sorry” in regards to the allegations.

On Wednesday a number of allegations by former or present Ubisoft workers began to look on Twitter, accusing managers in Ubisoft’s Toronto and Montreal studios of sexual misconduct.

Accusations additionally focused managers in Brazil, Bulgaria, and the US, with a few of the alleged incidents going again years.

“Now we have began by launching investigations into the allegations with the assistance of specialized exterior consultants,” the corporate stated.

“We’re devoted to creating an inclusive and secure surroundings for our groups, gamers, and communities,” Ubisoft stated. “It’s clear we have now fallen in need of this previously. We should do higher.”

Ubisoft, whose video games portfolio consists of Murderer’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s, Far Cry, and Watch Canines, is likely one of the world’s high gaming firms by income and market capitalization.

Contacted by AFP on Friday, Ubisoft officers had been unable to say whether or not anyone had been sacked following the allegations.