Ubisoft closes UK studio and closes jobs in Düsseldorf
Ubisoft draws further consequences from the deep crisis: a studio in England is closed and jobs are cut in Germany.
Ubisoft confirms 185 layoffs as it closes former DJ Hero studio and downsizes others
Ubisoft Leamington was previously known as FreeStyleGames – the studio behind the DJ Hero series – before it was acquired by Ubisoft from Activision in 2017. It has since worked mainly as a support studio on games such as Far Cry 5, Avatar, and Star Wars Outlaws.
Ubisoft announces studio closure as it lays off 185 staff
Ubisoft is set to close its UK studio based in Leamington, as it sheds 185 jobs across the business. A small number of Leamington staff will be retained under remote contracts. Additionally, Ubisoft offices in Düsseldorf (formerly Blue Byte), Stockholm and the Newcastle-based Ubisoft Reflections will be downsized.
Studio Closure, Layoffs at Ubisoft in 'Targeted Restructuring'
To put the size of Ubisoft into perspective (and trot out our favourite comparison), Sony's PlayStation Studios, responsible for the kinds of lifelong fandoms that result in websites like Push Square, currently employs around 4,000 staff across its first-party family of developers, and even that might be too many.
Ubisoft lays off 185 as it ‘restructures’ multiple European studios
Ubisoft confirmed that it's laying off yet more employees and closing its Leamington office as it restructures in Europe.
Ubisoft Announces More Jobs Cuts
French game publisher Ubisoft whose share price is down more than 40% over the last 12 months has announced reductions to its employee strength across several key studios. Analysts have indicated that the founding Guillemot family and shareholder Tencent Holdings are believed to be considering taking Ubisoft private.
Ubisoft to close UK site and restructure three others, affecting 185 staff
France's largest video game maker Ubisoft will close its Leamington site in Britain and restructure operations at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm and Ubisoft Reflections, impacting 185 employees,
Ubisoft cuts 185 jobs amid restructuring and sales slump
Ubisoft, the French video game giant, has announced a restructuring that will include closing the studio in Leamington, Ontario, and implementing changes in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Stockholm, Sweden.
Ubisoft restructures, closes Leamington studio amid struggles
Ubisoft, the French video game giant, has announced a restructuring that will include closing its studio in Leamington, as well as making changes in Düsseldorf and Stockholm. This decision will affect 185 employees as the company grapples with delays and poor sales.
Games developer Ubisoft closes Leamington studio and lays off 185 staff
A small number of staff who worked at the studio based at the Imperial House offices in Holly Walk, will be retained under remote contracts. Additionally, Ubisoft offices in Düsseldor , Stockholm and the Newcastle-based Ubisoft Reflections will be downsized.
Ubisoft Closes Support Studio and Cuts 185 Jobs in Company Restructure
The fear of insolvently overwhelmed working capital overdraft has reportedly impacted Ubisoft, causing it to sign up for in-house fiscal
Ubisoft closes another studio, announces layoffs at 3 more as part of 'ongoing efforts to prioritize projects and reduce costs'
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Ubisoft shuts down a support studio and lays off 185 workers
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Ubisoft Lays Off Yet More Employees and Closes Another Office
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Ubisoft Confirms Another Wave Of Layoffs, With 185 Employees Affected
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Ubisoft cuts 185 jobs in a bid to "prioritise projects and reduce costs"
Ubisoft is reducing the headcount across several European studios - and closing one down completely - resulting in 185 ...
Job losses to be made at Newcastle video games studio amid European shake-up
A total of 185 redundancies are expected to be made, with 100 across the Tyneside studio and a West Midlands site ...