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“When I started making my first little games, I discovered that I enjoyed not just playing games but also creating them”. Federico Ciardi, Senior Gameplay Programmer, has always been very passionate about video games and computer science, so “this made me want to pursue a career in the games industry, where I could use my computer science skills to make fun and immersive experiences for players. After completing a post-graduate course in game development, I had the chance to intern at Ubisoft Milan”, more than 4 years ago. “During my internship, I was truly impressed by the working environment and the exciting projects I had the opportunity to contribute to. And even if I had limited knowledge of the existing code base and the processes of a large organization, I was able to put in my best effort and make significant progress!”. Here are some of the features he worked on during the development of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope!

Our friends at Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio celebrated the launch of Star Wars Outlaws in an epic way but also all the other studios that contributed to the project, including us in Milan!

“I vividly remember the wonderful sensation of receiving the first task here at Ubisoft Milan: I had to animate one of the main characters of the game. This character was Rabbid Luigi, and I immediately felt a strong connection. I saw a lot of myself in him, probably because of his way of experiencing moments with enthusiasm and seeing things through the eyes of a child. It was love at first sight!”. A bonding that Sofia Conciarelli, 3D Gameplay Animator that joined us in 2022, feels not only with the beloved character, but also with animation: “When I began studying animation in college, I initially had the idea of creating cartoons, especially 2D ones. However, the more I studied, the more I became interested in the world of 3D graphics. Though I still harbored a desire to participate in cartoon development, fate led me to my first work experience as an animator in a video games company, specifically as a gameplay animator. From that experience, I had no doubts: I would continue in the video game world and stay here! Having loved both math and art since childhood, I believe gameplay animation combines them perfectly”. When choosing what to show us for this social media format, there were no doubts: take a look at her Rabbid Luigi animation!

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“As a 3D artist, I'm drawn to the gaming industry for its ability to craft immersive virtual worlds. Collaborating with fellow creatives and shaping the artistic evolution of games is a daily thrill for me”. There’s no better way to introduce Michele Garzia, 3D Artist in Ubisoft Milan since 2020. A company he joined because “Ubisoft is renowned for its innovation and passion for high-quality video games, and working at their Milan studio would have given me, and still gives me, the opportunity to contribute to significant projects. I'm excited to bring my skills to the table for such a respected company in the gaming industry!”. He started with something easier: “My first task was for the game Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. I still remember having to create many vases, and I still recall the excitement of seeing them in the game once they were finished!”. But look at the incredible environments and characters he crafted during these years!

Working on #StarWarsOutlaws has been a labor of love for so many, and our team is proud to celebrate its release. Hope you enjoy it!   Thank you Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio and all the studios that worked with us on the game!   Here are some photos from the celebration event we had in our studio!

It's been 7 years since the Rabbids invaded the Mushroom Kingdom! Huge congratulations to lead studios Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris Studio, as well as our partners at Nintendo for helping bring to life this unique and beloved game. To celebrate, we've uncovered early concept art ✨ What were your first thoughts when you heard about this release?

Selvaggia Salvati’s picture says it all: “I joined Ubisoft Milan because I wanted to be trained to become a cool Assassin!”. Jokes aside (but she wrote that with a question mark, so take it with a pinch of salt…) “I joined the team because after the job interviews, I knew I found the right place where I could grow as a person and as a professional, learning from experts in the various areas of game development, while working in a very creative and friendly environment”. And after more than 5 years she is still here, as a full-fledged Producer. It’s been a while since her first day with us, when “I didn’t eat breakfast because I was so excited and eager to start… and I spent most of the morning starving. But I also had so many new colleagues to talk to and meet. Lots of questions and processes to learn. Everything went by very fast, and I couldn’t wait to get back the next day!”. Check the gallery for some additional tips for future Producers, but here’s a key suggestion for them: “It's not just about hitting milestones, building roadmaps and balancing budgets; how you lead, communicate, and resolve conflicts matters just as much”.

Some of our team members are Magic: The Gathering hardcore fans and players, so when the Assassin’s Creed set was released, decks magically appeared in our office! They also met in the evening for a couple of matches, and the winner got some extra coveted booster packs! Thanks Wizards for the gifts!