Ubisoft is preparing to close two additional development studios as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts, according to reports from IGN. The affected offices are located in Winnipeg, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia.
The closures form part of a broader cost-cutting initiative that is also expected to result in further job losses within Ubisoft’s global publishing division and at its Barcelona studio. The Spanish office will reportedly shift its focus exclusively to the Rainbow Six franchise, ending its support for projects outside the series, including work on Rabbids titles and Star Trek: Bridge Crew.
In total, the latest measures are expected to affect up to 380 employees. The cuts mark another significant reduction in Ubisoft’s workforce as the company continues to grapple with declining profits and a slower pace of major game releases.
Ubisoft employed more than 20,000 people worldwide in 2023. Earlier this year, the company reported a headcount of 16,590 employees, a figure that does not yet reflect the latest round of layoffs.
The publisher has undergone multiple restructuring efforts in recent years. In March, Ubisoft announced that 105 employees would leave Red Storm Entertainment, the long-running Tom Clancy-focused studio, following several previous rounds of layoffs across the company since 2022.
The beginning of 2026 has been particularly challenging for the publisher. In January, Ubisoft cancelled six projects, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, while also closing its Stockholm and Halifax studios. Additional layoffs were carried out at several locations, including Abu Dhabi, RedLynx and Massive Entertainment.
Shortly afterwards, Ubisoft revealed plans to eliminate 200 positions at its Paris headquarters, prompting employee protests. In February, the company was forced to reassure fans that the Splinter Cell remake remained in development after 40 jobs were cut at Ubisoft Toronto.
The latest closures further underline Ubisoft’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations as it seeks to stabilize its business and refocus resources on key franchises.
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