In addition to Assassin's Creed and its sequels, Desilets also worked on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Beginning in summer 2011, he will work at the Montreal studio under an exclusive option. As a member of the studio, he will be in charge of hiring a new team to develop new intellectual properties for THQ.
"The best way we can deliver fresh, high-quality gaming experiences is by working with the best talent. THQ is delighted to have the opportunity to make a brilliant addition to our team next year with Patrice Désilets," said Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President, Core Games.
Bilson added, "Simply put, we can't wait for Patrice to join THQ. Patrice brings a passion for games rich with action-packed sequences, gripping characters and cinematic flair, and we're all looking forward to having him and his newly formed team develop an all new franchise with us."