[UPDATE] Patrice D#233;silets says Ubisoft terminated his position today and did not allow him to collect personal belongings.

[UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, D&eĂłsilets told that he was fired and claims Ubisoft's actions are "baseless and without merit."

"Contrary to any statements made earlier today, this morning I was terminated by Ubisoft," Desilets told Polygon. "I was notified of this termination in person, handed a termination notice, and was unceremoniously escorted out of the building by two guards without being able to say goodbye to my team or collect my personal belongings."

"This was not my decision," he added. "Ubisoft's actions are baseless and without merit. I intend to fight Ubisoft vigorously for my rights, for my team and for my game."

The original story follows below

Assassin's Creed creator Patrice D&eĂłsilets has left Ubisoft for the second time in three years, a company spokesperson has confirmed with .