Ubisoft Announces Further Studio Layoffs as Restructuring Continues Into 2025

Ubisoft Confirms New Wave of Layoffs Across European Studios in 2025 Restructuring Effort Ubisoft, one of the world’s leading video game publishers, has announced a fresh round of layoffs impacting its European studios as part of its ongoing restructuring strategy for 2025.

With 185 jobs affected across several locations, the company continues the trend of industry-wide workforce reductions that characterized the gaming business in the past year. According to a report by Video Games Chronicle (VGC), the latest layoffs are a direct consequence of restructuring initiatives at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm, and Ubisoft Reflections.

The company has also confirmed the complete closure of Ubisoft Leamington (formerly known as FreeStyleGames), a UK-based team best known for its work on the DJ Hero franchise.

This move follows the previous shuttering of Ubisoft's studios in San Francisco and Japan at the end of last year, as well as a reduction in staff at the company’s Sydney, Australia office. Ubisoft addressed the situation in an official statement shared with VGC, explaining, "As part of our ongoing efforts to focus on key projects and manage costs in order to secure Ubisoft’s long-term stability, we have made the difficult decision that will affect 185 employees in total." The publisher also expressed gratitude to those leaving the company and stated its commitment to providing support during the transition. This restructuring comes after Ubisoft’s 2024 lineup, which included major releases such as Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Skull & Bones, and Star Wars Outlaws, did not fully meet internal expectations and sales targets.

With pressures mounting from missed targets and talks of a potential company buyout circulating within the industry, Ubisoft's strategic focus now shifts to high-profile titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set for release on Xbox and PlayStation in March 2025.

The company’s ongoing efforts also coincide with changing development dynamics and economic pressures affecting studios around the globe, including those developing for the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Founded in 1986, Ubisoft has established itself as a prolific developer and publisher across multiple generations of hardware, including the Nintendo Switch's eShop and major console ecosystems.

As the company navigates these challenging times, Ubisoft says it remains committed to supporting its workforce and ensuring the long-term health and success of its development teams. As the situation develops and more information becomes available—including any impacts relating to Nintendo Switch releases or eShop offerings—industry watchers can expect further updates.

For now, the focus remains on Ubisoft’s restructuring and the studio’s next chapter following these significant changes.

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