Ubisoft has announced the elimination of nine positions, with most of the affected roles being part of the publishing team

Ubisoft has announced the elimination of nine positions from its publishing division as part of an effort to ensure a trouble-free launch for its newly formed subsidiary, which is backed by Tencent.

According to a report by Game Developer on September 10, 2025, an official representative from Ubisoft disclosed to GamesIndustry.biz that some team restructurings were carried out to support the new subsidiary’s introduction.

A spokesperson explained, "By establishing a new Ubisoft subsidiary, strategic changes have been made to facilitate a quick and efficient launch."

"This involves transitioning certain members of our production and publishing groups to different Ubisoft brands and endeavors.

"However, the restructuring has directly affected nine roles within our publishing team. Our focus remains on assisting those impacted by these changes."

In March 2025, Ubisoft revealed plans to accelerate its development with a new division centered on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, backed by Tencent investing €1.16bn ($1.25bn). This funding aims to elevate the games' sustainable and cross-platform ecosystems.

This new division is led by Christophe Derennes, Ubisoft’s ex-North American MD, and Charlie Guillemot, son of Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

Ubisoft's financial update for the first quarter of its 2025-26 fiscal year, issued in July 2025, disclosed earnings that fell "short of expectations," with a 3.9% decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, coupled with unsatisfactory results from Rainbow Six: Siege.

During that period, Ubisoft announced plans to restructure into Creative Houses, focusing on improving quality, autonomy, and accountability while promoting stronger player connections.

This Tencent-supported unit is set to become the first Creative House, with Ubisoft indicating that the financial contributions will help "fortify Ubisoft’s financial position by reducing net debt, support the group's ongoing transformation, and propel the growth of select franchises."

The dismissal of these nine roles marks another wave of layoffs at Ubisoft. In July, 19 employees were let go from the Red Storm studio (known for Tom Clancy: Ghost Recon), following a prior cut of 185 jobs in January as part of a strategy to "prioritize projects and reduce expenses."