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IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.- Ubisoft ends game dev at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm, laying off 105 employeesUbisoft has ended game development at its studio Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees. Red Storm's most recent major game credit was Assassin's Creed Nexus VR in 2023.
Ubisoft studio that invented Rainbow Six to stop making games after 30 yearsUbisoft studio Red Storm Entertainment, the original creator of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six franchise, is ceasing game development operations after nearly 30 years. While the studio will continue in an IT and engine support role, 105 jobs are being lost as part of Ubisoft's broader restructuring. Red Storm's last active involvement in the Tom Clancy franchise was with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier in 2012, and its final game was Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.
Ubisoft continues with its cost-cutting program as it cuts 100+ jobs and ends game development at its Tom Clancy studio…Ubisoft has laid off 105 employees and ceased game development at its Tom Clancy studio, Red Storm Entertainment, as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures. The studio will now focus on Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine and IT support. This marks the third round of layoffs at Red Storm in three years, following similar cuts at other Ubisoft studios.- Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red StormUbisoft is ceasing game development at its Red Storm Entertainment studio, resulting in 105 layoffs. The studio will continue to work on the Snowdrop engine, while previously canceled projects like a Splinter Cell VR game and The Division Heartland are confirmed as defunct. Red Storm, co-founded by Tom Clancy, has a long history with the Tom Clancy's franchise.
Ubisoft reportedly shrinks Tom Clancy studio Red Storm Entertainment, laying off 105 staffUbisoft has reportedly shifted its Tom Clancy studio, Red Storm Entertainment, to a tech support role, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees. The studio, founded in 1996, will now focus on global IT and Snowdrop support. This move is part of a larger restructuring effort by Ubisoft due to a selective AAA market and competitive shooter landscape.
Ubisoft is Ending Game Development at Tom Clancy Studio Red Storm Entertainment and Laying Off 105Ubisoft is reportedly ending game development at its Red Storm Entertainment studio, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees. The studio will transition to a support role for IT and the company's Snowdrop engine. This move is part of a larger restructuring effort by Ubisoft, which has also led to game cancellations and delays.
Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workersUbisoft has ended active game development at its subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the layoff of 105 employees as part of a global cost-saving initiative. The studio will transition to a support role, focusing on IT and engine development. This move is part of broader restructuring efforts within Ubisoft, which has seen multiple studio closures and layoffs this year.
Ubisoft Guts Rainbow Six Studio Red Storm, Laying Off All DevelopersUbisoft has reportedly gutted its veteran studio Red Storm Entertainment, laying off all game developers. The studio will now operate as a support studio for technical elements and Ubisoft's proprietary Snowdrop engine. This move is part of broader cost-cutting measures within Ubisoft, which has also led to project cancellations and staff cuts at other studios.
Ubisoft are ending game development at long-time Tom Clancy studio Red Storm with 105 staff laid off, according to reportsUbisoft has reportedly laid off 105 game developers at Red Storm Entertainment, repurposing the studio to focus solely on tech support and engine support. This decision follows the cancellation of The Division Heartland and marks a significant shift for the studio founded by Tom Clancy, which previously developed titles like Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon.
Ubisoft announces layoffs and the cease of game development at Red Storm EntertainmentUbisoft has announced significant cost-cutting measures, including 105 layoffs and the cessation of game development at its Red Storm Entertainment studio. The studio will now focus on the Snowdrop engine, IT, and customer relations. Separately, indie publisher Playstack, owned by TruFin, reported strong financial performance with over 85% of its published games achieving a positive return on investment, largely driven by the success of Balatro.
Ubisoft Laying Off 100+ Staff and Ending Game Development at Ghost Recon Studio Red Storm Entertainment - IGNUbisoft has laid off over 100 employees at Red Storm Entertainment, a studio known for its work on Tom Clancy titles like Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. The company is also ending game development at the studio, which will now focus on technical work. This is the latest in a series of cost-cutting measures and layoffs across Ubisoft, which has also recently canceled multiple games and closed other studios.
Ubisoft Just Ceased Game Development At The Studio That Created Rainbow Six - ReportUbisoft subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment has reportedly laid off over 100 developers and ceased active game development. The studio, co-founded by Tom Clancy and known for creating the Rainbow Six series, will now focus on supporting the Snowdrop game engine, IT services, and customer relations. This shift follows the cancellation of The Division Heartland and a Splinter Cell VR game, and the underperformance of Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.
Red Storm Entertainment Suffers 105 Layoffs, Turned Into Support Studio – RumorRed Storm Entertainment has reportedly undergone 105 layoffs and has been transitioned into a support studio for Ubisoft's Snowdrop Engine and IT operations. The studio, known for its work on the Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon series, will no longer develop its own games. This move is likely part of Ubisoft's broader restructuring efforts.