Rainbow Six Siege Developers at Ubisoft Barcelona Launch July Strike Over Layoffs and RTO Policies
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Ubisoft Barcelona developers working on Rainbow Six Siege are striking throughout July to protest mass layoffs and strict return-to-office policies, as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun.
Developers working on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Barcelona are heading to the picket lines this July. According to a report by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell at Rock Paper Shotgun, staff represented by the Spanish union body La Confederación General del Trabajo are downing tools every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through July 17th. This industrial action comes in direct response to sweeping corporate restructuring that threatens up to 380 roles across the company, alongside ongoing frustrations with mandatory return-to-office mandates.
The striking workers are putting forward a clear set of demands to protect their community and livelihood. Beyond pushing back against collective dismissals and securing a five-year job security guarantee, the union is fighting for the return of a 60/40 hybrid working model, the reinstatement of promised internal promotion packages, and a comprehensive review of pay rises and workplace benefits. These tensions are not entirely new, as local unions previously filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft back in 2024 to repeal strict return-to-office orders.
For a community that relies on consistent updates and live service support for games like Rainbow Six Siege, developer welfare is directly tied to the health of the games we play. Ubisoft Barcelona has a long history of contributing to major titles, including upcoming projects like the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake. As major studios lean further into heavy corporate restructuring and Tencent-backed funding shifts, watching how these labor movements unfold across the industry remains essential for anyone invested in the future of game development.
Tags: Ubisoft, Rainbow Six Siege, Industry News, Labor Unions, Game Development
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun