Ubisoft Shuts Down Two More Studios & Layoffs Amid Internal Restructurings

Ubisoft has reportedly informed staff of a new round of organizational changes that will see two studios shut down completely while hundreds of employees across multiple locations face job cuts. According to a report from Insider Gaming, Ubisoft has announced the closure of its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios as part of a broader plan to streamline operations, reduce costs, and strengthen the business for the future.

Ubisoft’s restructuring push continues

Ubisoft Winnipeg, which opened in 2019 and contributed to projects including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and Rainbow Six Mobile, is reportedly being closed with around 65 employees affected. Meanwhile, Ubisoft Belgrade, a studio that has operated since 2016 and recently contributed to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, is also shutting down. Reports suggest approximately 100 employees could be impacted.

The cuts don’t stop there. Ubisoft Barcelona is reportedly losing 51 positions as part of a restructuring effort that will see the studio focus more heavily on Rainbow Six projects. Insider Gaming also reports that Ubisoft San Francisco has been affected, with dozens of employees said to be impacted, although an exact figure has not been disclosed.

In total, up to 380 employees may be affected across the company, according to the internal message obtained by Insider Gaming.

A difficult chapter for Ubisoft

Over the past two years, the publisher has closed studios in Halifax and Leamington, reduced staff across several teams, canceled multiple projects, and reorganized major franchises under the recently formed Vantage Studios structure. That division now oversees key brands including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

Just days ago, Ubisoft used Summer Game Fest to spotlight future projects including Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and Rayman Legends Retold. However, with fresh layoffs now reportedly underway and several long-awaited projects still years away, questions remain about what Ubisoft’s development pipeline will ultimately look like once this restructuring phase comes to an end.