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	McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>		McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>

	In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story would continue after it started in ''Origins'' and was expanded in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and its three-part [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[The Fate of Atlantis]]'', teasing that players who fully completed ''Valhalla'' would learn story references to unresolved plot points from past games. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the [[Norse mythology]], McDevitt's response was that "[they] wanted to take a grounded approach [and] portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things".<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[~~Reborn~~ Isu\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that ''Valhalla''{{'}}s story would take place "over many years".<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>		In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story would continue after it started in ''Origins'' and was expanded in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and its three-part [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[The Fate of Atlantis]]'', teasing that players who fully completed ''Valhalla'' would learn story references to unresolved plot points from past games. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the [[Norse mythology]], McDevitt's response was that "[they] wanted to take a grounded approach [and] portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things".<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[Isu incarnation\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that ''Valhalla''{{'}}s story would take place "over many years".<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>

	On 26 March 2021, he announced on Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal and thanked the fans who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal! After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure... 1/2 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exar07hWgAMu4oC.jpg pic.twitter.com/mhV4UntJ6m]\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}</ref> However, his leave would not last long, as he teased his involvement Ubisoft Montreal and their work on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe]]'' on 10 September<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1568697157254799361\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=On the horizon... can't wait to share more.\|image=File:ACHexe Darby McDevitt developer involvement.png}}</ref> before announcing on 12 November that he was returning to Ubisoft to continue working on ''Assassin's Creed'', adding that he was very excited about the places the series was going and stories it would tell.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned! 1/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|Darby MdDevitt\|quote=On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}</ref>		On 26 March 2021, he announced on Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal and thanked the fans who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal! After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure... 1/2 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exar07hWgAMu4oC.jpg pic.twitter.com/mhV4UntJ6m]\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}</ref> However, his leave would not last long, as he teased his involvement Ubisoft Montreal and their work on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe]]'' on 10 September<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1568697157254799361\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=On the horizon... can't wait to share more.\|image=File:ACHexe Darby McDevitt developer involvement.png}}</ref> before announcing on 12 November that he was returning to Ubisoft to continue working on ''Assassin's Creed'', adding that he was very excited about the places the series was going and stories it would tell.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned! 1/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|Darby MdDevitt\|quote=On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}</ref>
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	'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) ~~was~~ a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s studio in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} ~~briefly~~. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.		'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) is a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s studio in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and briefly lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}}. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===''Assassin's Creed''===		===''Assassin's Creed''===
	As an employee of Ubisoft, McDevitt's first foray into the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] was as the lead writer in the Nintendo DS game ''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'', released in 2009. Following that was PSP game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' released the same year.<ref name="WP">{{WP\|Darby McDevitt}}</ref> McDevitt then began work on the Nintendo 3DS title ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy]]'', it was revealed at E3 2010 but was silently cancelled in September. Content for it for then reused in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', released in November 2011, marking McDevitt's first mainline game.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.engadget.com/2011-07-14-assassins-creed-lost-legacys-concept-found-in-revelations.html\| title=Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy's concept found in Revelations\| date=14 July 2011\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064800/https://www.engadget.com/2011-07-14-assassins-creed-lost-legacys-concept-found-in-revelations.html\| archivedate=26 May 2020\|author=Gilbert, Ben\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Engadget}}''}}</ref> McDevitt was also the lead writer of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', a short film ~~the~~ acted as ~~the~~ epilogue to ''Revelations''. During 2011's Comic-Con, McDevitt confirmed that [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] and [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] were not related to each other, and further explained that Altaïr came from [[Desmond Miles~~' mother\|one side~~]] of [[Desmond Miles]]' [[Miles family\|family]], while Ezio came from [[William Miles\|~~the other~~]].<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/07/what-i-thought-i-knew-about-assassins-creed-revelations-was-partially-wrong/\| title=What I Thought I Knew About Assassin's Creed Revelations Was Partially Wrong\| date=22 July 2011\| accessdate=22 July 2011\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914112518/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/07/what-i-thought-i-knew-about-assassins-creed-revelations-was-partially-wrong/\| archivedate=14 September 2011\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''}}</ref> Prior to the release of ''Revelations'', in an interview with ''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}'', McDevitt revealed information about the game's setting and some of the characters.<ref>{{Youtube\|YkFQkoHeG4Q\|Assassin's Creed Revelations: The Truth Behind The Fiction\|UCFoKu8NFqeJf64_Ll4PokaA\|Playstation354}}</ref> During this time, McDevitt also provided additional storyline development consultation on the mobile game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''.		As an employee of Ubisoft, McDevitt's first foray into the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]] was as the lead writer in the Nintendo DS game ''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'', released in 2009. Following that was PSP game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' released the same year.<ref name="WP">{{WP\|Darby McDevitt}}</ref> McDevitt then began work on the Nintendo 3DS title ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy]]'', which was revealed at E3 2010 but was silently cancelled in September. Content for it for then reused in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', released in November 2011, marking McDevitt's first mainline game.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.engadget.com/2011-07-14-assassins-creed-lost-legacys-concept-found-in-revelations.html\| title=Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy's concept found in Revelations\| date=14 July 2011\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064800/https://www.engadget.com/2011-07-14-assassins-creed-lost-legacys-concept-found-in-revelations.html\| archivedate=26 May 2020\|author=Gilbert, Ben\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Engadget}}''}}</ref> McDevitt was also the lead writer of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', a short film that acted as an epilogue to ''Revelations''. During 2011's Comic-Con, McDevitt confirmed that [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] and [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] were not related to each other, and further explained that Altaïr came from [[Desmond Miles]]' [[Desmond Miles' mother\|maternal]] side of the [[Miles family\|family]], while Ezio came from his father [[William Miles\|William]].<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/07/what-i-thought-i-knew-about-assassins-creed-revelations-was-partially-wrong/\| title=What I Thought I Knew About Assassin's Creed Revelations Was Partially Wrong\| date=22 July 2011\| accessdate=22 July 2011\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914112518/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/07/what-i-thought-i-knew-about-assassins-creed-revelations-was-partially-wrong/\| archivedate=14 September 2011\|author=Totilo, Stephen\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Kotaku}}''}}</ref> Prior to the release of ''Revelations'', in an interview with ''{{Wiki\|Game Informer}}'', McDevitt revealed information about the game's setting and some of the characters.<ref>{{Youtube\|YkFQkoHeG4Q\|Assassin's Creed Revelations: The Truth Behind The Fiction\|UCFoKu8NFqeJf64_Ll4PokaA\|Playstation354}}</ref> During this time, McDevitt also provided additional storyline development consultation on the mobile game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''.

	In autumn 2011, McDevitt worked closely with the ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' development team as a narrative consultant and for possibly creating ~~DLC expanding on the~~ naval missions and ~~starring~~ [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s grandfather [[Edward Kenway]]. This idea eventually evolved into its own separate game, ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', with McDevitt as lead writer and [[Ashraf Ismail]] as game director. As lead writer, McDevitt planned the full story with [[Jean Guesdon]] and mission director [[Mustapha Mahrach]]. He also wrote the main story arc, the modern day as well as some lore.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-gb/news-updates/359189/Assassin%E2%80%99s-Creed-The%20Rebel%20Collection-%E2%80%93-Interview-with-Jean-Guesdon-Ashraf-Ismail-and-Darby-McDevitt\| title=Assassin's Creed®: The Rebel Collection – Interview with Jean Guesdon, Ashraf Ismail, and Darby McDevitt\| publisher=''Ubisoft''\| date=29 November 2019\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=http://archive.vn/fS1rY\| archivedate=26 May 2020\|author=Ubisoft}}</ref> ''Black Flag'' was later released in October 2013. In a Reddit AMA, McDevitt stated that there were no plans to continue Ratonhnhaké:ton's story, nor were there plans for a fully modern day ''Assassin's Creed'' game, and that ''{{Wiki\|Watch Dogs}}'' was the closest thing that ~~would exist for a modern day ''Assassin's Creed'' game~~.<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/06/assassins-creed-unlikely-connors-story-will-continue-modern-day-assassin-doubtful\| title=Assassin's Creed: Unlikely Connor's Story Will Continue, Modern Day Assassin Doubtful\| author=Reilly, Luke\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\| date=6 November 2013\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118052706/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/06/assassins-creed-unlikely-connors-story-will-continue-modern-day-assassin-doubtful\| archivedate=18 November 2018}}</ref>		In autumn 2011, McDevitt worked closely with the ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' development team as a narrative consultant and for possibly creating a downloadable expansion that would further explore naval missions and star [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s grandfather [[Edward Kenway]]. This idea eventually evolved into its own separate game, ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', with McDevitt as lead writer and [[Ashraf Ismail]] as game director. As lead writer, McDevitt planned the full story with [[Jean Guesdon]] and mission director [[Mustapha Mahrach]]. He also wrote the main story arc, the modern day, as well as some lore.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-gb/news-updates/359189/Assassin%E2%80%99s-Creed-The%20Rebel%20Collection-%E2%80%93-Interview-with-Jean-Guesdon-Ashraf-Ismail-and-Darby-McDevitt\| title=Assassin's Creed®: The Rebel Collection – Interview with Jean Guesdon, Ashraf Ismail, and Darby McDevitt\| publisher=''Ubisoft''\| date=29 November 2019\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=http://archive.vn/fS1rY\| archivedate=26 May 2020\|author=Ubisoft}}</ref> ''Black Flag'' was later released in October 2013. In a Reddit AMA, McDevitt stated that there were no plans to continue Ratonhnhaké:ton's story, nor were there plans for a fully modern day ''Assassin's Creed'' game, and that ''{{Wiki\|Watch Dogs\|Watch_Dogs}}'' was the closest thing to exist in that regard.<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/06/assassins-creed-unlikely-connors-story-will-continue-modern-day-assassin-doubtful\| title=Assassin's Creed: Unlikely Connor's Story Will Continue, Modern Day Assassin Doubtful\| author=Reilly, Luke\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''\| date=6 November 2013\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118052706/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/06/assassins-creed-unlikely-connors-story-will-continue-modern-day-assassin-doubtful\| archivedate=18 November 2018}}</ref>

	In 2014, McDevitt was the co-writer for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' alongside [[Cameron Labine]] and [[Russell Lees]]. McDevitt stated that he wished for more modern day elements in ''Unity'', but cited working on a new generation of console to be too big a hurdle for creating multiple modern day elements in addition to main game elements. McDevitt also revealed he had plans for the [[Isu]] lore, and together with the ''Assassin's Creed'' narrative team had created 500-700 years worth of [[Isu Era\|Isu history]].<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-future-assassins-creed-games-will-have-more-robust-modern-day-than-unity\| title=Future Assassin's Creed games will have "more robust modern day" than Unity\| author=Phillips, Tom\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|Eurogamer}}''\| date=25 February 2015\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401211019/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-future-assassins-creed-games-will-have-more-robust-modern-day-than-unity\| archivedate=1 April 2015}}</ref>		In 2014, McDevitt was the co-writer for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' alongside [[Cameron Labine]] and [[Russell Lees]]. McDevitt stated that he wished for more modern day elements in ''Unity'', but cited working on a new generation of console to be too big a hurdle for creating multiple modern day elements in addition to main game elements. McDevitt also revealed he had plans for the [[Isu]] lore, and together with the ''Assassin's Creed'' narrative team had created 500-700 years worth of [[Isu Era\|Isu history]].<ref>{{cite web\| url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-future-assassins-creed-games-will-have-more-robust-modern-day-than-unity\| title=Future Assassin's Creed games will have "more robust modern day" than Unity\| author=Phillips, Tom\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|Eurogamer}}''\| date=25 February 2015\| accessdate=26 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401211019/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-future-assassins-creed-games-will-have-more-robust-modern-day-than-unity\| archivedate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
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	McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>		McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>

	In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story, started in ''Origins'' and ~~continued~~ in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' ~~would carry on. Also revealed to be in the game would be references to the deep lore~~, ~~and~~ players who completed ~~the game 100%~~ would ~~get the full~~ story ~~with all lore bits included~~. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' ~~in May~~ about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the [[Norse mythology]], McDevitt's response was that "[they] wanted to take a grounded approach~~, but~~ [~~they~~] ~~wanted to~~ portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things".<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[Reborn Isu\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that ~~the story of~~ ''Valhalla'' would take place "over many years".<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>		In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story would continue after it started in ''Origins'' and was expanded in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' and its three-part [[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[The Fate of Atlantis]]'', teasing that players who fully completed ''Valhalla'' would learn story references to unresolved plot points from past games. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the [[Norse mythology]], McDevitt's response was that "[they] wanted to take a grounded approach [and] portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things".<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[Reborn Isu\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that ''Valhalla''{{'}}s story would take place "over many years".<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>

	On 26 March, 2021, he announced on Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal and thanked the fans who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal! After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure... 1/2 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exar07hWgAMu4oC.jpg pic.twitter.com/mhV4UntJ6m]\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}</ref> However, his leave would not last long, as he teased his involvement Ubisoft Montreal and their work on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe]]'' on 10 September<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1568697157254799361\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=On the horizon... can't wait to share more.\|image=File:ACHexe Darby McDevitt developer involvement.png}}</ref> before announcing on 12 November that he was returning to Ubisoft to continue working on ''Assassin's Creed'', adding that he was very excited about the places the series was going and stories it would tell.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned! 1/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|Darby MdDevitt\|quote=On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}</ref>		On 26 March 2021, he announced on Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal and thanked the fans who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal! After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure... 1/2 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exar07hWgAMu4oC.jpg pic.twitter.com/mhV4UntJ6m]\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}</ref> However, his leave would not last long, as he teased his involvement Ubisoft Montreal and their work on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe]]'' on 10 September<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1568697157254799361\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=On the horizon... can't wait to share more.\|image=File:ACHexe Darby McDevitt developer involvement.png}}</ref> before announcing on 12 November that he was returning to Ubisoft to continue working on ''Assassin's Creed'', adding that he was very excited about the places the series was going and stories it would tell.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned! 1/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|Darby MdDevitt\|quote=On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}</ref>

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	*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/darbymcdevitt Darby McDevitt]'s professional profile on LinkedIn.		*[http://www.linkedin.com/in/darbymcdevitt Darby McDevitt]'s professional profile on LinkedIn.
	*[http://vimeo.com/user1682814 Darby McDevitt]'s music channel on Vimeo.		*[http://vimeo.com/user1682814 Darby McDevitt]'s music channel on Vimeo.

imported>Darman36: Don't think that we need pgs on indiv studios

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Don't think that we need pgs on indiv studios

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	'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s ~~[[Ubisoft Montréal\|~~studio]] in [~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal~~ Montreal]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin~~ Dublin], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.		'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s studio in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

imported>Donkibjdswkm: makes more sense this way since we're talking about the rl locations rather than in the games

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makes more sense this way since we're talking about the rl locations rather than in the games

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	'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s [[Ubisoft Montréal\|studio]] in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.		'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s [[Ubisoft Montréal\|studio]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montreal]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin Dublin], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s [[Ubisoft Montréal\|studio]] in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.		'''Darby Christopher McDevitt''' (born 1975) was a creative scriptwriter at [[Ubisoft]]'s [[Ubisoft Montréal\|studio]] in [[Montreal]]. He was born in Spokane, educated in Bellingham and [[Dublin]], and lived in {{Wiki\|Seattle}} briefly. With a diverse professional profile spanning more than a decade, he has worked as a writer, film maker, musician, and game designer.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>		McDevitt acted as an narrative consultant for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' during its early phases from 2013-2016, working on research and conception also. However, he left midway through production when he got an offer to work on a new IP.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| title=Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Narrative Director On Crafting A Unique New Story\| author=Hussain, Tamoor\| publisher=''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}''\| date=1 May 2020\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092255/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-valhallas-narrative-director-on-cr/1100-6476661/\| archivedate=13 May 2020\|accessdate=26 May 2020}}</ref>

	In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story, started in ''Origins'' and continued in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' would carry on. Also revealed to be in the game would be references to the deep lore, and players who completed the game 100% would get the full story with all lore bits included. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' in May about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the ~~[[Norsemen\|Norse]]~~ [[Norse ~~mythology\|~~mythology]], McDevitt's response was that ''"[they] wanted to take a grounded approach, but [they] wanted to portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things"''.<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[~~Sage~~\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that the story of ''Valhalla'' would take place ''"over many years"''.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location ~~in a series of tweets that he replied to~~.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>		In 2020, McDevitt returned to the franchise as narrative director for the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''. In May, McDevitt revealed that [[Layla Hassan]]'s story, started in ''Origins'' and continued in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' would carry on. Also revealed to be in the game would be references to the deep lore, and players who completed the game 100% would get the full story with all lore bits included. Talking with ''{{Wiki\|GameSpot}}'' in May about the protagonist then known only as "[[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]", McDevitt revealed that the developers' approach to the character was different compared to previous games. When questioned about the [[Norse mythology]], McDevitt's response was that "[they] wanted to take a grounded approach, but [they] wanted to portray this culture as people who legitimately believed in these things".<ref name="Valhalla Gamespot" /> McDevitt later confirmed via {{Wiki\|Twitter}} that both gender options were considered canon in a way that would make [[Reborn Isu\|logical sense]].<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1255988473389109251\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Both choices are canon, but we’re not going to spoil how we managed that trick until you play the game.\|image=File:DMcDevitt - ACV gender choice.png}}</ref> On 13 July, McDevitt revealed that the story of ''Valhalla'' would take place "over many years".<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1282405563788398593\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Over many years in fact.\|image=File:ACV - McDevitt timeline.png}}</ref> On 29 August, in a retweet of an official promotional image of [[Lincolnshire]], McDevitt revealed that Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire were the first things created for ''Valhalla'' back in 2018.<ref name="Lincolnshire">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1299462157592154116\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Fun Fact: Lincoln and the territory of Lincolnshire was the first area we built and the first long-form story we wrote for ACV, beginning 2 years ago. I have a special place in my heart reserved for the characters here. Can’t wait for you to meet them.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Lincolnshire.png}}</ref> On 20 September, McDevitt confirmed the appearance of [[Sherwood Forest]] as an in-game location.<ref name="Sherwood">{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1307668533506117633\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Robin Hood would have been operating in AC1s time period. We're still 300 years from that era. A certain famous forest is in ACV, however, so you may pretend to be Robin's ancestor.\|image=File:Darby McDevitt - Sherwood Forest.jpg}}</ref>

	In March ~~26th~~ 2021, he announced on ~~his~~ Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal,<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal!		On 26 March, 2021, he announced on Twitter that he would be stepping away from his position at Ubisoft Montreal and thanked the fans who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476255403995139\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=Today is my last day at Ubisoft Montreal! After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure... 1/2 [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Exar07hWgAMu4oC.jpg pic.twitter.com/mhV4UntJ6m]\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt leaves Ubisoft Montreal in March 2021.png}}</ref> However, his leave would not last long, as he teased his involvement Ubisoft Montreal and their work on ''[[Assassin's Creed: Codename Hexe]]'' on 10 September<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1568697157254799361\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=On the horizon... can't wait to share more.\|image=File:ACHexe Darby McDevitt developer involvement.png}}</ref> before announcing on 12 November that he was returning to Ubisoft to continue working on ''Assassin's Creed'', adding that he was very excited about the places the series was going and stories it would tell.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned! 1/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}<br>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|Darby MdDevitt\|quote=On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew. 2/2\|image=File:Darby McDevitt returns to Ubisoft Montreal in November 2021.png}}</ref>

	After a decade of working with brilliant people, creating stories & characters for an incredible series, & interacting with our wonderful fans, I have decided to set forth on a new adventure...

	1/2}}<~~/ref> and thanked the fans and content creators who supported his and the team's work over the years.<ref~~>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1375476988396331010\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=A special thanks to all the fans & content creators that have supported & expanded on our work over the years. Thank you for your kind attention! You have my deepest respect & admiration. It has been the honor of a lifetime to get to know so many of you.

	2/2}}</ref>

	On ~~November 12th 2021,~~ Darby ~~announced~~ on ~~his Twitter~~ that he ~~had returned~~ to Ubisoft to continue working on AC,<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459190353110708224\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=It's true! As I pondered my career over the past year, I focused on my desire to explore new ideas and unknown frontiers. Much to my delight, this is reflected in my return to Ubisoft to work on AC. I’m excited to continue my journey. Stay tuned!

	1/2}}<~~/ref> he told that personally he had never been more excited about the places they were going and the stories he could tell with the crew.<ref~~>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1459192138810466306\|On a personal note, I have never been more excited about the places we're going and the stories I get to tell with this crew.

	2/2}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	McDevitt's stage name is "DCMCDXVIII", which is an incorrect Roman numeral for 1818, while the first five letters of it are his full name's initials. When asked in an interview where he would like a new ''Assassin's Creed'' game to be set, McDevitt mentioned that he found the setting of [[Ireland]] interesting, especially in the last 200 years of Irish history.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/11/14/assassins-creed-revelations-ireland/\| title=Where does Assassin's Creed Revelations writer want to go next?\| author=Sillis, Ben\| publisher=''Electricpig''\| date=14 November 2011\| accessdate=5 March 2012\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201103201/http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/11/14/assassins-creed-revelations-ireland/\| archivedate=1 February 2012}}</ref>		McDevitt's stage name is "DCMCDXVIII", which is an incorrect Roman numeral for 1818, while the first five letters of it are his full name's initials. When asked in a 2011 interview where he would like a new ''Assassin's Creed'' game to be set, McDevitt mentioned that he found the setting of [[Ireland]] interesting, especially in the last 200 years of Irish history.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/11/14/assassins-creed-revelations-ireland/\|title=Where does Assassin's Creed Revelations writer want to go next?\|author=Sillis, Ben\|publisher=''Electricpig''\|date=14 November, 2011\|accessdate=5 March 2012\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201103201/http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/11/14/assassins-creed-revelations-ireland/\|archivedate=1 February 2012}}</ref> Despite his wish, Ireland would not become a playable region for 10 years, when ''Valhalla''{{'}}s [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla downloadable content\|downloadable]] expansion ''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' was released in May 2021. Even then, Darby had stepped away from the company when it debuted, and the expansion was still set during the Viking Age rather than anything close to the modern day history he was interested in.

	==''Assassin's Creed'' credits==		==''Assassin's Creed'' credits==