Ubisoft Restructuring Hits Massive Entertainment and Stockholm Studios With 55 Proposed Job Cuts
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Ubisoft has announced 55 proposed job cuts across Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm following an under-subscribed voluntary redundancy program, though development on The Division franchise and the Snowdrop engine is set to continue.
Ubisoft is pushing forward with another round of cost-cutting measures, announcing that approximately 55 roles are impacted across Swedish developers Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. According to reporting by IGN, these proposed job losses arrive after a voluntary redundancy program launched in late 2025 failed to reach the specific headcount reductions leadership was targeting. Studio representatives noted that the structural changes stem from a finalized long-term roadmap rather than individual performance or the quality of recent project deliverables.
Despite the reduction in workforce, leadership maintains that the core pipeline for major franchises remains secure. Massive Entertainment will continue its role as the global lead for The Division franchise, alongside ongoing work on an unannounced technology project and continued development of the proprietary Snowdrop engine. However, the news arrives during a period of significant leadership transition for the studio, following franchise boss Julian Gerighty's recent departure for EA DICE.
For the broader player community, these ongoing contractions across major publishers highlight a persistent disconnect between corporate financial planning and the creative talent building our favorite virtual worlds. As studios navigate shifting market conditions and extended development cycles, the human cost of these corporate realignments continues to fall heavily on the developers responsible for delivering the live service updates and expansive multiplayer ecosystems we rely on for our daily social gaming sessions. Read the full details over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Ubisoft, Massive Entertainment, Industry News, The Division, Game Development
Original article: IGN South Africa