Michel Ancel decided to stop making video games

[Steo]

I understand people debating about these things, but it's another story when people try have a personal go at someone and tell them they're supporting the bad actions and whatnot just for wanting to buy a game they like. Personally, I would feel like I'm butting into something that's none of my business if I was to do something like that to another person. By that logic, you'd be no longer allowed to spend your own money on what you wish to spend it on.

[SpyroGuy]

Random thought: Have you guys considered actually inviting him here?
I would be curious to see his reaction to all the love and discussion surrounding his creations even after all these years. :3
Tho I assume that he's already aware of this place's existence at least to some capacity.

[Hunchman801]

Well, there aren't exactly many Rayman communities around, let alone ones over seventeen years old, so it's safe to assume he's well aware of our existence. More often than not, game creators prefer not to get involved with fans too much, whether it's company policy or they just don't want to be influenced by what they read. And let's be honest, a lot of them don't really care either.

An interview of Michel Ancel by the community was planned in 2011, but the project eventually died down due to a lack of progress on Ubisoft's side. The community managers I was in touch with did their best to get Ancel and the rest of the development team to participate, and they initially agreed, but they couldn't find the time to answer twenty curated questions over the course of many, many months, which in my humble opinion speaks volumes about their interest in the project, the fans, and this community.

[Henchman1000]

Oh, didn't know about that!

[paulnewman2001]

Michel is most likely aware of this site's existence, he maybe even skims through it from time to time without commenting because he doesn't want much attention.

[Tribelle2026]

I was not sure of where to put this, but this was recently shared on reddit:

This is the first time I have seen Michel Ancel interact with a Rayman fan

[PluMGMK]

i will only find true rest when i find out just what kinda girlfriend could andre possibly have

Hehe, it's funny seeing this old message and now having my avatar being that very girlfriend! I guess I was wrong about thinking she'd be a cagoulette