Beyond Good and Evil 2 creative director Emile Morel passed away at the age of 40

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Beyond Good and Evil 2 creative director Emile Morel passed away at the age of 40

Sad news from Ubisoft Montpellier. We've learnt today that the creative director of Beyond Good and Evil 2 has died at the age of 40. Emile Morel had also worked on Rayman Legends during his 14 years with the publisher.

Even though Ubisoft has not yet officially commented on this terrible loss, several employees of the French studio have already paid tribute to Morel on social networks. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

Source: videogameschronicle.com

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