Ubisoft Barcelona Staff Strike Over Layoffs
Employees at Ubisoft Barcelona have begun strikes protesting the proposed layoff of 51 workers. The studio's restructuring to focus on the Rainbow Six franchise is a key point of contention. Staff are demanding job security, better benefits, and a return to more remote work options.
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"This is not how I imagined it would end": Ubisoft to lay off Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced devs at its Barcelona studio, with one calling the remake's release "bittersweet"Ubisoft Barcelona is laying off 51 employees, including the entire team that worked on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Despite the remake's successful launch and positive reception, the studio was informed of the collective redundancy plan two weeks before release. Vantage Studios, a Ubisoft-Tencent conglomerate, stated there would be no further mandates for the Barcelona studio, even though the team proposed new Assassin's Creed projects.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced developers facing layoffsUbisoft 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 layoffsUbisoft 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 launchUbisoft 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 LaunchUbisoft 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.
Ubisoft Barcelona staff goes on strike over proposed layoffsUbisoft 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.
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.