Ubisoft Barcelona Strikes Following Layoffs Right After Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Ubisoft Barcelona workers have launched a three-day strike following the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, protesting planned layoffs affecting 51 developers.
The launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been instantly overshadowed by labor unrest. Following the game's release, workers at Ubisoft Barcelona have initiated a three-day strike organized by the Spanish Coordinadora Sindical del Videojuego union. The industrial action comes in direct response to restructuring plans that put 51 developers at risk of termination by the end of July. Reports indicate the studio will shift its future focus exclusively to the Rainbow Six franchise, discarding the teams responsible for their recent contributions to the Assassin's Creed remake.
Affected developers have spoken out publicly about the harsh reality of the situation. Staff members noted that the exact team that built the game's intricate underwater shipwreck mechanics received notices of collective redundancy just weeks before launch. According to VGC and statements shared by studio employees, the striking workers are demanding that Ubisoft cancel the proposed layoffs and establish stronger job security guarantees. They are also pushing for the reinstatement of remote work policies alongside previously promised promotions and salary increases.
This situation highlights a recurring and troubling trend across the major publisher space where development teams deliver successful projects only to face immediate downsizing. As the strike runs through July 16th, the broader gaming community continues to voice solidarity with the affected developers at Ubisoft Barcelona. For full details on the initial report and ongoing developments, you can read the original coverage on Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed, Industry News, Labor Unions, Game Development
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun