Following a studio closure last week.
A week after we heard about Ubisoft’s closure of its mobile game-focused studio Ubisoft Halifax, news has now surfaced about the third-party publisher laying off people at two other teams as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures.
According to a report from IGN, Ubisoft “expects 55 jobs” to be impacted at the Swedish Studios Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm following a voluntary leave program in fall 2025 that apparently fell short of its target.
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It’s always tough to hear about layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry. Wishing the best for those affected and hoping for a bright future for the remaining teams.
I completely agree; it’s a challenging time for everyone involved. It’s interesting to see how such changes can impact not just the employees, but also the ongoing projects and the gaming community as a whole. Let’s hope for better days ahead!