French video game publisher Ubisoft on Thursday shared two initiatives that aim to bring new voices and perspectives to the industry, acknowledging that games are more "surprising, captivating and inclusive" when teams from different backgrounds and cultures have contributed to them.
The efforts arrive after Ubisoft parted ways with several employees, including creative director Ashraf Ismail, earlier this summer and restructured its editorial department following allegations of misconduct.
Launching Sept. 14, a new edition of the Womxn Develop at Ubisoft mentorship program will work with diverse talent in the areas of programming and game design for Ubisoft studios around the world.
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