Ubisoft has announced to its employees that a new wave of restructuring could lead to approximately 380 employees being impacted.
In the announcement, which was posted to Ubisoft’s internal communications channel, the update said,
“Over the past months. Ubisoft has been evolving its organization to simplify how it operates, reduce its cost base. and strengthen the company for the long term. These decisions also reflect adjustments to the level of activity following recent portfolio reviews.
As part of this effort, we have made the following announcements today regarding our teams and operations.
In Production. difficult decisions were made to close our studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade, and we have initiated consultations regarding a proposed restructuring of our Barcelona studio with a refocus of activities on Rainbow Six subject to employee representative consultations.
Changes are also underway across the global Publishing organization, to adapt how teams are structured and deployed, while maintaining a strong presence in key markets.
Pending consultations, these decisions mean that up to 380 employees could be impacted.
These changes do not reflect the talent, commitment, or contributions of the people affected.
Local management teams are engaging directly with employees to provide information, answer questions, and ensure appropriate support throughout the process.”
Insider Gaming understands that dozens of employees were laid off as part of the global publishing organization, which was based in San Francisco.
At the time of writing, the breakdown of those affected is believed to be:
- Ubisoft Winnipeg, 65 employees laid off, and the studio closed
- Ubisoft Belgrade, approximately 100 employees were laid off, and the studio closed
- Ubisoft Barcelona, 51 employees laid off
- Rainbow Six Siege, 120 employees ramped off
- Ubisoft San Francisco, undisclosed number of employees laid off
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