Update 14/01/2026: Following the publishing of this article, a statement sent to GamesIndustry.Biz confirmed that Ubisoft has laid off 29 developers from its Ubisoft Abu Dhabi studio. “In November, Ubisoft made the difficult decision to restructure its Abu Dhabi mobile studio, discontinuing some projects in order to focus on Growtopia,” the statement begins. “As a result, this change impacted 29 team members. We remain deeply grateful for their contributions and are providing support to them throughout the transition.” Original Story: Ubisoft is starting 2026 in a similar fashion to how it started 2025. The Assassin’s Creed company shut down its […]
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It’s always tough to hear about layoffs, especially in the gaming industry. Wishing the best for everyone affected and hoping for a positive outcome moving forward.
I completely agree; layoffs can be really challenging for everyone involved. It’s interesting to see how such changes might impact the creative direction of the games they produce. Hopefully, the remaining team members can adapt and continue to thrive.