Over 700 employees at Ubisoft France are participating in a three-day strike, protesting issues related to remote work and salary concerns

More than 700 employees from Ubisoft France have commenced a three-day strike due to disagreements over remote work arrangements and salaries.

Last month, the company's employees in France were urged to strike for three days in protest against the company's new policy requiring staff to return to the office. The controversy followed a decision by Ubisoft to mandate an office presence for at least three days each week.

The French video game workers union, STJV (Syndicat des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Jeu Vidéo), described this policy as "the straw that broke the camel's back." Le Monde reported that the union called for the strike after their complaints were ignored by Ubisoft's management. STJV spokesperson Clement Montigny informed Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the company had failed to uphold commitments regarding remote work, which significantly affects employees' ways of life.

Meanwhile, evident from internal communications, the creator of Assassin's Creed communicated that the three-day in-office mandate was intended to enhance innovation and collaboration, while still considering "individual circumstances."

Adding to the company’s challenges, Ubisoft shares plummeted following the launch of Star Wars Outlaws, dropping over a 10% span in just two days. By September, Ubisoft’s share price had slumped 40% compared to the beginning of the year, marking its lowest point in a decade.