Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Ubisoft Announces Major Reset with Layoffs, Canceled Games
Ubisoft, the company that makes games like Assassin's Creed, has announced big changes.
They are closing some studios, canceling six games (including a Prince of Persia game), and delaying seven more.
They also want their employees to come back to the office five days a week.
The company says these changes are necessary to make the company stronger and more efficient.
They have already saved a lot of money by making these kinds of changes, and they plan to save even more.
The video game industry is changing, with more people playing games on their phones instead of consoles, and Ubisoft is trying to adapt to these changes.
Ubisoft announced a major reset involving layoffs, canceled and delayed games, and a stricter return-to-office mandate.
The company plans to close several studios and implement a 'Creative House' structure focused on open-world adventure and game-as-service-native experiences.
Six titles have been canceled, including a high-profile Prince of Persia adaptation, and seven more have been delayed.
Ubisoft is mandating a five-day in-office work week for employees.
The company aims to achieve €200 million in cost savings, with previous reductions dating back to 2022 netting about €500 million in savings.
- Who
- Ubisoft, a major video game publisher
- What
- Announced a major reset involving layoffs, canceled and delayed games, and a stricter return-to-office mandate
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Paris, France (headquarters)
- Why
- To build a more focused, efficient, and sustainable organization
- Company
- Ubisoft
- CEO
- Yves Guillemot
- Cost Savings Goal
- €200 million
- Canceled Titles
- 6
- Delayed Titles
- 7
- Office Mandate
- 5 days a week
- Focus Areas
- Open-world adventure, game-as-service-native experiences
