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Ubisoft reportedly look to cut 100 more jobs by proposing voluntary redundancies at studios including lead Anno devs Ubisoft Mainz
Ubisoft has initiated discussions regarding voluntary redundancies at its German studios, including Ubisoft Mainz, Ubisoft Dusseldorf, and Ubisoft Berlin, aiming to cut approximately 100 jobs. This move, which affects developers of the Anno series and contributors to Rainbow Six Siege, is reportedly influenced by stricter German labor laws compared to the US. The publisher has faced numerous staff reductions and studio closures across its global operations throughout the year.
Ubisoft to reduce workforce across Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz as part of "proposed voluntary departure plan"
Ubisoft is implementing a voluntary departure plan to reduce its German workforce by approximately 100 employees across its Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz studios. This move is part of a broader cost-reduction initiative and restructuring effort by the company, which has previously led to job cuts and studio closures.
Skull and Bones - AAAA-skeppet som sjönk
Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, initially conceived as an expansion to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, endured a notoriously troubled development cycle. Plagued by delays, studio controversies, and a lack of clear direction, the game eventually released in 2024 to mediocre reception, failing to live up to its "AAAA" ambitions and high development costs.
