Location: Winnipeg, Canada; Belgrade, Serbia.
Based on news reporting.
Ubisoft has reportedly shut down its studios in Winnipeg, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia, as part of a restructuring effort. This decision follows the company's ongoing challenges in the gaming market and aims to streamline operations. While the exact number of employees affected by these closures has not been disclosed, the move reflects Ubisoft's strategy to adapt to current industry demands. The closures are part of a broader trend in the gaming industry, where companies are reassessing their operational footprints. Ubisoft's management has indicated that these changes are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Ubisoft cut 36 jobs as of October 1, 2023.
LayoffTalk has tracked 23 layoff events at Ubisoft since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,927 employees.
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