Ubisoft Shuts Down Winnipeg and Belgrade Studios, Impacting Workforce
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What we know
Location: Winnipeg, Canada; Belgrade, Serbia.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
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 June 10, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 18,000 people Ubisoft employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 28 layoff events at Ubisoft since March 2023, including 245 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 26 additional events known from news reporting.
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