Ubisoft Announces Staff Reductions in US Offices

Ubisoft has undertaken a new wave of staff reductions, impacting two of its US-based studios. A total of 45 staff members have been affected across the company's San Francisco studio and Red Storm Entertainment, located in Cary, North Carolina, although the specific departments affected have not been disclosed. According to a Ubisoft spokesperson, 'A restructuring was implemented at Ubisoft San Francisco and Red Storm Entertainment, resulting in the departure of 45 employees.' This strategic decision aims to realign the studios' structures with their future business goals and development objectives. The company has pledged to offer comprehensive support, including severance packages and career guidance, to those impacted and expressed gratitude for their contributions to Ubisoft. This move follows previous layoffs, including the cancellation of Tom Clancy's The Division: Heartland in May, and marks the third round of job cuts for Ubisoft this year, following reductions in its Toronto studio and global publishing teams.