Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Ubisoft Plans 2026 Layoffs Amid Restructuring
Ubisoft, a big video game company, is planning to lay off between 200 and 400 employees in 2026.
This is part of a bigger plan to make the company more efficient.
They have already closed some studios and canceled some games this year.
The company's stock has lost a lot of value, and they are trying to focus on making fewer but better games.
They are also working on mobile and free-to-play games.
The layoffs are expected to happen in departments like marketing and support.
The company is still working on some big games that will come out soon, but it's not clear if these changes will help the company or make things worse.
Ubisoft plans to lay off 200 to 400 employees in 2026 as part of a restructuring effort.
The company has already closed three studios and canceled several high-profile projects in 2025.
Affected departments include non-core support, marketing, and certain development teams.
Ubisoft's stock has lost over 80% of its value since 2021, reflecting investor concerns.
The company is focusing on fewer, higher-quality AAA releases and strengthening live-service franchises.
- Who
- Ubisoft, a French video game company
- What
- Planned layoffs and restructuring
- When
- Expected in 2026
- Where
- Global workforce, primarily in non-core support, marketing, and certain development teams
- Why
- To align resources with strategic priorities and improve operational efficiency amid financial challenges
- Number of Layoffs
- 200 to 400 employees
- Affected Departments
- Non-core support, marketing, and certain development teams
- Closed Studios in 2025
- Ubisoft Leamington (UK), Ubisoft Osaka (Japan), Ubisoft Saint-Antoine (Montreal, Canada)
- Cancelled Projects in 2025
- The Division Resurgence, Ghost Recon Frontline, Splinter Cell VR, Rainbow Six mobile titles
- Delayed Projects
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, Beyond Good & Evil 2
- Upcoming Projects
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Rainbow Six mobile revival, Ghost Recon, Far Cry series
- Stock Performance
- Lost over 80% of its value since 2021 peak
- Restructuring Goals
- Higher-quality AAA releases, stronger live-service franchises, expanded mobile and free-to-play offerings