Location: Montpellier, France.
Department affected: Ubisoft Montpellier studio (development staff).
Based on news reporting.
Workers at Ubisoft's Montpellier studio announced a strike in protest of recent layoffs affecting the studio. The walkout reflects staff anger over cuts and how Ubisoft communicated and executed them, with union and worker representatives saying the reductions hurt morale and working conditions. The action is focused on the Montpellier development team and is intended to pressure Ubisoft for better treatment and transparency about staffing decisions. The article situates the strike within broader criticism of Ubisoft’s handling of workforce reductions but does not provide a specific number of employees laid off at the Montpellier studio.
LayoffTalk has tracked 23 layoff events at Ubisoft since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,927 employees.
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