Layoffs continue. Ubisoft announced the firing of several dozen employees. The French company se said goodbye to more than 30 developers from the studio in Toronto. Here it arises remake of Splinter Cell. In addition, the team helps with development Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remakeled by their colleagues from Montreal.
According to Ubisoft, there are layoffs part of a targeted reorganization, which is necessary for the company to fulfill its ambitious plan. As a result, 33 team members lost their jobs. Those affected should have full support, including severance pay and career assistance.
The question is how these cuts will affect upcoming titles. Understandably, Ubisoft says in a statement that its schedule remains unchanged, with teams in Toronto working on the Splinter Cell remake and other projects. These were not further specified. But as has been the custom for many years at Ubisoft, studios around the world are working together and together they create individual titles. In the case of Toronto, there is unofficial talk of helping with Far Cry 7.
Let us remind you that by the end of May this year, more than 10,000 people have lost their jobs in the gaming industry this year. Now it is 10,800 people, while for the whole of last year it was 10,500 people. Employees are being laid off due to the optimization of work processes and the investigation of companies that have significantly increased during covid.
Ubisoft released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Skull and Bones this year. He also launched the free-to-play shooter XDefiant and is getting ready for release Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. In addition, The Crew continues to expand Motorfest, Rainbow Six: Siege and For Honor.