Ubisoft layoffs amid record Black Flag launch

Timeline

1. about 24 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 17 sources

   Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced Launch Spurs Record Sales, Layoffs and Future Strategy

   Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies, boosted shares over 20 %, sparked microtransaction criticism, caused a PC server outage, led to 51 layoffs in Barcelona and prompted a quieter 2026 release,

2. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 23 sources

   Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on launch, sets Steam record

   Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched on 9 July 2026, selling 2 million copies day‑one, breaking Steam concurrency records and sparking micro‑transaction backlash.

3. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 83 sources

   Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies, hits Steam record

   Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on day one, set a Steam concurrent‑player record, earned high critic scores, faced mixed user reviews over DLC, and prompted Ubisoft layoffs.

4. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Ubisoft Barcelona staff strike over 51 layoffs

   Ubisoft’s Barcelona studio is striking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 30 to mid‑July after a plan to lay off 51 workers, demanding job security, reinstatement, remote‑work and promotion guarantees.

5. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ubisoft Barcelona studio workers launch strike over 51 layoffs

   Ubisoft Barcelona plans to lay off 51 staff; workers will strike six times between June 30 and July 16, demanding job security, hybrid remote work, and salary improvements.

6. 29 days ago

   [CULTURE] 22 sources

   Ubisoft launches final free update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows

   Ubisoft’s final free patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows (16 Jun 2026) adds the “Black Tides” story finale, the “Domains” end‑game mode, new Rift “Horizon” and crossover projects linking to Black Flag Resynced,‑

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ubisoft cuts 380 jobs, closes Winnipeg and Belgrade studios

   Ubisoft will cut about 380 jobs, close its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, and trim staff in Barcelona and San Francisco as it refocuses on core franchises like Rainbow Six.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Ubisoft's Ghost Recon and Far Cry projects hit by development crisis and layoffs

   Ubisoft has placed senior staff on its troubled Ghost Recon and Far Cry sequels after missed Alpha targets, citing unrealistic deadlines, mismanagement and looming layoffs affecting up to 380 jobs.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Ubisoft shuts Winnipeg studio, laying off 65 employees

   Ubisoft closed its Winnipeg studio, cutting 65 jobs, and also shuttered Belgrade while refocusing Barcelona on Rainbow Six, part of a global restructuring to save €200 million.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ubisoft rolls out final Assassin's Creed Shadows patch and announces major layoffs

    Ubisoft released the final Assassin's Creed Shadows patch on June 16, hinting at a Black Flag remake, while announcing the closure of its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and layoffs affecting up to 380 employees.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ubisoft cuts 380 jobs and shuts Winnipeg studio amid restructuring

    Ubisoft is laying off 380 staff, closing its Winnipeg studio and cutting teams in Barcelona and Belgrade as part of a restructuring after a €1.3 billion loss.

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Ubisoft to close Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, cut up to 380 jobs

    Ubisoft will shut its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and restructure Barcelona, affecting up to 380 jobs as part of a €200 million cost‑saving plan.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ubisoft reports record €1.3 billion loss for FY2025‑26 and unveils three‑year franchise revival plan

    Ubisoft posted a €1.3 billion loss and 21.8% revenue drop for FY2025‑26, cut 1,200 jobs, and aims to revive Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon with new releases by 2029.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Ubisoft reports €1.5 bn loss, pushes profit recovery to 2027/28

    Ubisoft posted a €1.5 bn net loss for FY 2025/26, cuts jobs and delays profit target to 2027/28 amid restructuring and a Tencent investment.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ubisoft trims more than 1,200 jobs amid ongoing restructuring

    Ubisoft cut over 1,200 jobs, dropping to 16,590 staff, and will keep restructuring to hit €1.25 bn cost target by 2028.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Ubisoft reports record loss and warns of continued profit decline

    Ubisoft posted a €1.3 bn loss, warned of continued profit decline and saw shares tumble 15‑16% after restructuring cuts and a weak outlook.

17. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ubisoft outlines €1.25B cost target through 2028 amid restructuring

    Ubisoft targets €1.25B cost cuts by 2028 and €1.5B in net bookings for 2026; stock trades around €5 amid restructuring.