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Developers at a Ubisoft studio have gone on strike in response to the publisher's latest round of sweeping layoffsDevelopers 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 offStaff 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.
Ubisoft is reportedly closing two studios and restructuring another, with around 380 people expected to be laid offUbisoft 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 studiosUbisoft 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.