Location: Winnipeg, Canada.
Based on news reporting.
Ubisoft has officially closed its Winnipeg studio, resulting in the layoff of approximately 36 employees. This closure is part of a broader restructuring effort within the company as it seeks to streamline operations and focus on its core projects. The decision reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, which have prompted Ubisoft to reassess its studio locations and workforce. The affected employees were informed of the layoffs on October 10, 2023, marking a significant shift for the studio that had been part of Ubisoft's operations for several years.
Ubisoft cut 36 jobs as of October 10, 2023.
LayoffTalk has tracked 23 layoff events at Ubisoft since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,927 employees.
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