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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Has The Best Launch The Series Has Seen In Years
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved the best launch performance for the series in years, with over 100,000 players on Steam alone, excluding other PC storefronts and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Despite this success, Ubisoft Barcelona is implementing layoffs impacting around 51 developers as part of broader company cuts.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced developers facing layoffs
Ubisoft Barcelona is laying off 51 employees, including QA lead Isabel Codina García, at the end of July, following broader layoffs at Ubisoft last month. These cuts come despite the recent successful launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. A Spanish union has called for strikes to protest the layoffs and demand better job protections.
Assassin Creed Black Flag Resynced developers facing layoffs
Ubisoft Barcelona is laying off 51 employees, including QA lead Isabel Codina García, at the end of July, despite the successful launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Spanish union La Confederación General del Trabajo has called for strikes to demand better job protections and the retention of laid-off workers. Anonymous employees cite a pattern of mistreatment and a top-down management culture contributing to these workforce reductions.
Layoffs begin at Ubisoft Barcelona following Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launch
Ubisoft Barcelona has laid off 51 employees following the launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The studio will now focus exclusively on the Rainbow Six franchise. This move is part of a larger restructuring effort by Ubisoft to save €200 million and improve game quality.
Ubisoft Barcelona Faces Layoffs After Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch
Ubisoft Barcelona is experiencing layoffs despite the successful launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Several employees, including QA lead Isabel Codina García, have been affected by these redundancies. The studio proposed new Assassin's Creed projects, but Vantage Studios indicated no further mandates for the Barcelona location, leading to significant workforce reduction and employee protests.
GTA6 devs accuse Rockstar of crunch and pay inequity, Spanish Ubisoft devs go on strike
Developers at Rockstar Games have accused the studio of crunch, pay inequity, and using legal loopholes to bypass UK labor laws, amidst the development of Grand Theft Auto VI. Meanwhile, Ubisoft Barcelona developers in Spain have gone on strike over restructuring and job losses, demanding better working conditions and job security. A new fund has also been established to financially assist game developers who have lost their jobs.
Ubisoft Barcelona staff goes on strike over proposed layoffs
Ubisoft Barcelona employees have initiated strikes lasting until July 17, protesting proposed layoffs that could affect 51 workers. The studio is set to be restructured to focus solely on the Rainbow Six franchise. Workers are demanding job security, adherence to internal promotions, improved salary and benefits, and a return to a 60% remote work model.
Developers at a Ubisoft studio have gone on strike in response to the publisher's latest round of sweeping layoffs
Developers at Ubisoft Barcelona have gone on strike protesting recent layoffs and demanding job security, a return to remote work, and the approval of internal promotions. The strike, organized by the union La Confederación General del Trabajo, is part of ongoing turmoil for Ubisoft following studio closures and restructuring.
Ubisoft Barcelona staff go on strike over 51 staff being laid off
Staff at Ubisoft's Barcelona studio are organizing strikes and demanding job security following proposed layoffs of 51 workers. The union is pushing for a five-year protection against mass layoffs, the fulfillment of agreed promotions, and improved work-life balance measures. These actions come amid broader cost-cutting initiatives at Ubisoft, which has also seen the closure of its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios.
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Developers of Rainbow Six Siege are participating in a strike throughout July to protest mass layoffs and return-to-office policies implemented by Ubisoft Barcelona. The industrial action highlights ongoing labor disputes within the company.
Rainbow Six Siege developers go on strike through July to protest mass layoffs and RTO policies at Ubisoft Barcelona
Staff at Ubisoft Barcelona, the studio behind Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, are striking throughout July to protest mass layoffs and return-to-office policies. The industrial action, organized by the Spanish union La Confederación General del Trabajo, includes demands for protection against future dismissals, reinstatement of promotion packages, and a return to hybrid working.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Development Involved 15 Ubisoft Studios – Rumor
The remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, titled Resynced, reportedly involved 15 Ubisoft studios, with Ubisoft Singapore leading development. This extensive collaboration mirrors the development of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game is set to launch on July 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring revamped naval combat and new content.
Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another, with around 380 people expected to be laid off
Ubisoft is reportedly closing its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, impacting around 380 employees. Ubisoft Barcelona will now focus solely on Rainbow Six projects, and other departments, including Global Publishing and Ubisoft Montreal, are also affected by restructuring and layoffs. This marks the third round of job cuts at Ubisoft this year, following earlier reductions at Red Storm Entertainment and other studios.
Ubisoft lays off more staff and closes two studios
Ubisoft is closing its studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade and implementing further layoffs, potentially affecting up to 380 employees. The Winnipeg studio contributed to Rainbow Six Mobile, while Belgrade supported titles like Steep and Skull and Bones. Additional job cuts are expected at Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft San Francisco, and within the Rainbow Six Siege development team.
Ubisoft closes another 2 studios, lays off hundreds more employees
Ubisoft is closing studios in Winnipeg and Belgrade and laying off approximately 380 employees as part of a cost-reduction strategy. The Ubisoft Barcelona studio will shift its focus exclusively to the Rainbow Six franchise, while other studios undergo restructuring into five creative houses. This follows departures of several high-level creatives and ongoing investment in artificial intelligence.
Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco
Ubisoft is reportedly implementing another round of layoffs and closing studios in Barcelona and San Francisco as part of cost-cutting measures. The company aims to reduce expenses while ensuring key franchises like Rainbow Six Siege are not negatively impacted.