Ubisoft is set to eliminate 55 positions at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce costs

Recent developments at Ubisoft have resulted in staff reductions at their Swedish branches, impacting 55 positions at both Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm.

This decision comes after a voluntary redundancy initiative in 2025, which saw initial participation. However, further measures were considered necessary after evaluating the company's future plans. An internal communication clarified these layoffs are unrelated to employee performance, stating that the studios' long-term strategies remain consistent. Massive Entertainment continues development on the popular The Division series, with ongoing work on The Division 3 and the Survivors extraction shooter mode for The Division 2. A producer from Ubisoft recently suggested that The Division 3 aims to make a significant impact similar to the first game, though it has not yet been publicly previewed.

The same communication also hinted at a "new innovative tech project" in development, alongside contributions to the evolution of the Snowdrop game engine and Ubisoft Connect's player network. The Snowdrop engine has powered several other Ubisoft titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and the forthcoming Splinter Cell being crafted at Ubisoft Toronto, which also experienced layoffs in 2024.

This marks Ubisoft's second job reduction this year, following the recent closure of its mobile studio in Halifax, resulting in 71 job losses. This team had notably established Ubisoft's first union in the U.S. last December, having worked on Assassin's Creed Rebellion. Additionally, the anticipated reduction of 60 positions at RedLynx, known for the Trials series, was broadcasted in October.

Amidst financial streamlining over the past three years, Ubisoft has cancelled several projects and released numerous employees. Currently, it is restructuring into new business entities termed Creative Houses after a sizeable investment from Tencent into a fresh venture named Vantage Studios. These hubs will house franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry, with other Creative Houses set to support various Ubisoft brands and operations. The firm has indicated these will be unveiled soon.

In other news, Ubisoft has acquired a new studio and an unreleased multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game from Amazon, reuniting with a team predominantly comprising experienced developers of past Ubisoft games.