Jun 11, 2026 10:43:00

Ubisoft implements organizational restructuring, including layoffs and studio closures.

Ubisoft , the major French game developer known for publishing Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six series, has announced that it may lay off 380 employees as part of a new organizational restructuring.

Ubisoft Announces Approximately 380 Employees Could be Impacted by Restructuring Changes - Insider Gaming
https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-380-employees/

Report: Ubisoft Announces More Studio Closures And Layoffs Amid New Organizational Restructuring - Game Informer
https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/10/report-ubisoft-announces-more-studio-closures-and-layoffs-amid-new-organizational

According to gaming media outlet Insider Gaming, Ubisoft has announced further layoffs through its internal communication channels.

The announcement was as follows:

'Over the past few months, Ubisoft has been undergoing organizational transformation to simplify operations, reduce costs, and strengthen the company in the long term. These decisions also reflect an adjustment in our activity levels following a recent portfolio review.'

As part of this initiative, we made the following announcements today regarding the team and our work.

The production department made the difficult decision to close its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade. Furthermore, subject to discussions with employee representatives, we have begun negotiations on a restructuring plan for the Barcelona studio to focus its efforts on Rainbow Six.

Across our global publishing organization, we are also making changes to adjust our team structure and deployment methods while maintaining a strong presence in key markets.

Depending on the outcome of the discussions, these decisions could affect up to 380 employees.

These changes do not reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of those affected.

Local management is in direct contact with employees, providing information, answering questions, and ensuring appropriate support throughout the entire process.

According to information obtained exclusively by Insider Gaming, dozens of employees have been laid off at Ubisoft San Francisco, based in San Francisco, USA. Ubisoft Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Canada, has been closed, and 65 employees have been laid off. Ubisoft Winnipeg in Belgrade, Serbia, has also been closed, and approximately 100 employees have been laid off. 51 employees have been laid off at Ubisoft Barcelona, and 120 employees have been laid off from the Rainbow Six Siege team.

Ubisoft had previously announced a major organizational restructuring in January 2026. As a result, the release of six titles, including a remake of 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,' has been canceled, and two of its game studios, Ubisoft Halifa, based in Halifax, Canada, and Ubisoft Stockholm, located in Stockholm, Sweden, will be completely shut down.

Ubisoft cancels 6 projects in a major corporate restructuring, halts development of the 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' remake, closes 2 studios, and postpones the release of 7 titles - GIGAZINE