Former Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier has joined Undisputed developer Metal Metropolis Interactive.
The business veteran has come on board because the studio’s chair. Metal Metropolis Interactive is understood for its boxing sport, Undisputed, which options iconic brawlers like Muhammad Ali and Tyson Fury. The title is ready to launch into Steam Early Entry within the close to future.
“Having seen what Ash [Habib, co-founder and creative director of Steel City] and the staff at SCI have achieved to this point, and what’s to return, I’m thrilled to hitch a staff that’s already punching effectively above its weight,” Sagnier stated.
“The game of boxing has a rising world viewers hungry for a sport that represents not solely probably the most genuine boxing expertise but in addition an unprecedented roster of former and present champions. Undisputed might be an unimaginable sport expertise for boxing followers and informal avid gamers alike.”
Habib added: “What began as a enjoyable boxing sport has grown exponentially over the previous couple of years. This development has introduced new alternatives that Frank is ideally positioned to assist us maximise. His data and experience have already helped us form the imaginative and prescient of the studio and ‘Undisputed’. We’re delighted to have him in our nook.”
Sagnier departed Codemasters after its acquisition by EA final yr. He has since taken on chair positions at a number of firms aside from Metal Metropolis, reminiscent of Focus Leisure and digital actuality specialist Ndreams.