Ubisoft Shuts Down Two More Studios Amid Ongoing Restructuring
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Ubisoft is closing its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and restructuring its Barcelona office, resulting in further job losses as the publisher narrows its focus onto core franchises like Rainbow Six.
Ubisoft is pushing through another wave of cost cutting measures that includes the closure of two development studios. According to a report by IGN, the company is shutting down its offices in Winnipeg, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia. This latest move marks another painful chapter for an industry that has seen persistent contraction over the last few years, leaving many talented developers searching for new roles.
Alongside the studio closures, Ubisoft confirmed further job losses tied to a wider restructuring of its global publishing division. The company's studio in Barcelona, Spain, is also taking a hit and will narrow its scope moving forward. Instead of supporting a diverse slate of projects like the Rabbids series and Star Trek: Bridge Crew, the Barcelona team will now focus entirely on the Rainbow Six franchise.
For players and creators, news like this highlights the growing instability within major publishers. When traditional giants lean into aggressive downsizing and hyper focus on proven live service pillars, the creative diversity of the ecosystem takes a hit. We are left watching a historic publisher scramble to stabilize its portfolio while the human cost of these corporate pivots continues to mount.
Tags: Ubisoft, Industry News, Game Development, Restructuring, Rainbow Six
Original article: IGN South Africa