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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.
gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev 2026 has announced its first program highlights, including an opening keynote by Amir Satvat on the future of the games industry. The event will feature new curated tracks for Animation, Level Design, and AI, with initial speakers and sessions revealed. The conference, taking place August 23-25 in Cologne, aims to bring together global industry professionals.
Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026
The German Computer Game Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in game development, with "Blue Prince" winning Best International Game and "The Darkest Files" securing awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game. A total of €800,000 in prize money was distributed across 15 categories, highlighting the quality of games made in Germany.
German Computer Game Awards 2026: game association congratulates the winners
The German Computer Game Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding German game development, with 'The Darkest Files' by Paintbucket Games winning 'Best German Game' and 'weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung' named 'Studio of the Year'. The ceremony also awarded 'Tiny Bookshop' for 'Best Debut' and 'Blue Prince' for 'Best International Game', with the 2027 awards set to be held in Berlin.
Anno 117's first DLC will let you disregard history by building your Roman city next to a massive volcano
Ubisoft has announced that Anno 117: Pax Romana's first DLC, Prophecies of Ash, will be released on April 23. This expansion introduces the largest island in the series, Cinis, a volcanic landmass offering new resources like Obsidian and a temple to Vulcan. Despite a 'Mixed' Steam rating partly due to past AI art controversies and a cut campaign story, Anno 117 achieved the series' most successful launch.
Anno 117: Pax Romana Prophecies of Ash DLC Launches April 23
Ubisoft announced that the first DLC for Anno 117: Pax Romana, titled Prophecies of Ash, will launch on April 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, the DLC introduces a new large island with a volcano, a new deity, and new resources, expanding the city-building strategy gameplay. A friend referral event is also live until May 12.
