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Ubisoft Lays Off Hundreds of Employees and Shuts Down 2 Studios

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Ubisoft has announced significant layoffs, affecting approximately 300 employees as part of a restructuring effort. The company is also shutting down two of its studios, which is indicative of broader challenges within the gaming industry. These layoffs come amid ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. Ubisoft's decision reflects a strategic shift aimed at enhancing efficiency and focusing on core projects. The layoffs are part of a larger trend in the gaming sector, which has seen various companies reevaluating their workforce in response to economic pressures.

Ubisoft cut 300 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Ubisoft cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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