„They treat us like children.” Ubisoft employees declare open war on management
French labor unions are fed up with Ubisoft's management, which demands accountability from employees while failing to hold itself accountable for its „disastrous” decisions.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 29, 2026
„Absolutely disgusting.” Ubisoft's new offer has triggered a strong reaction from unions
Ubisoft isn't done tightening its belt just yet. The company wants several hundred employees to be voluntarily laid off.
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Adrian Werner
January 27, 2026
February 12 is the judgment day. Ubisoft employees hold their breath for what's to come
Recent cuts at Ubisoft will not be the last. All indications are that over the next two years, the company will get rid of more than two thousand employees.
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Adrian Werner
January 23, 2026
Former Assassin's Creed CEO goes to court against Ubisoft. Almost a million dollars at stake
The former head of the Assassin's Creed brand has sued Ubisoft, seeking $1.3 million in damages. The company allegedly led to his „voluntary” resignation.
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Martin Bukowski
January 19, 2026
70 billion dollars down the drain. Meta pulls plug on Reality Labs, and a thousand people lose their jobs
Meta is cutting back investment in VR. The department dealing with it is facing major layoffs, and three studios will be closed.
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Adrian Werner
January 15, 2026
Court sides with GTA 6 devs. Former Rockstar Games employees suffer a painful blow in their fight for money
The first court battle over Rockstar Games' studio layoffs has ended in victory for the GTA developers.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 13, 2026
„We're devastated that this is happening.” Ubisoft fired the entire studio just a month after it unionized
Ubisoft has closed its Canadian studio, whose employees recently voted to join a labor union.
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Maciej Gaffke
January 8, 2026
Studio responsible for GTA 6 is in serious trouble. British government announces investigation against Rockstar after controversial layoffs
A British labor union bluntly commented on Rockstar Games' official justification for the layoffs as „lies and misinformation”.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 17, 2025
After nearly 30 years, Ghost of Yotei's devs must start a new chapter. Brian Fleming's days at Sucker Punch are numbered
The co-founder and head of Sucker Punch Productions will soon leave the position he has held for nearly 30 years. We have met the two successors who will take over next year.
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Maciej Gaffke
December 17, 2025
GTA 6 devs revealed the real reason behind layoffs. Rockstar puts an end to rumors by confirming the existence of unannounced games
Rockstar Games says laid-off employees have revealed secrets about the studio's upcoming games, including unannounced projects.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 12, 2025
GTA 6 devs have a growing problem. Concerns that Rockstar Games is failing to comply with labor laws are becoming more serious and „deeply troubling”
The issue of Rockstar Games layoffs was raised in the British Parliament, where the Prime Minister announced that it would be officially investigated.
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Kamil Kleszyk
December 11, 2025
Creators of canceled Perfect Dark reboot find new home at GTA publisher
Take-Two Interactive has failed to buy out the developers of the new Perfect Da.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 9, 2025
„Times are tough.” More Eidos Montreal employees laid off, and the studio has only one aim
Embracer has again made cuts at the Eidos Montreal studio. Their effects include developer layoffs and the cancellation of a new game from the Legacy of Kain universe.
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Adrian Werner
December 3, 2025
The Witcher 4 team welcomes Larian veteran behind Baldur’s Gate 3's spiciest scenes
Felix Pedulla of Larian Studios is another RPG veteran who will help the CD Projekt Red studio develop The Witcher 4.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 2, 2025
Rockstar Games targeted by politicians. Studio co-founder comments on „most ruthless act”
Rockstar Games taps another politician, and Dan Houser talks about his book and answers a question about the state of the industry and layoffs at his former company.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 1, 2025
It was supposed to get better, but it's getting worse. Creators of acclaimed shooters will almost certainly not avoid mass layoffs
The studio responsible for Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Gears Tactics is on the verge of layoffs. After being taken over by new investors, the co-creators of the Gears series have found themselves in a tough spot.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 28, 2025
Ubisoft laid off 1,500 people in a year and plans to tighten its belt even more. This will be helped by AI, which is already ubiquitous in the company, and a big deal with Tencent
Ubisoft made a strategic deal with Tencent, set up a new Vantage Studios to look after its biggest brands, and announced further cost-cutting and a focus on generative artificial intelligence.
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Kamil Kleszyk
November 24, 2025
GTA 6 creators are a „giant international corporation, a machine that creates billions in value.” Ex-employees criticize Rockstar Games
According to former GTA 6 creators, Rockstar Games is „a billion-dollar machine in an industry full of exploitation.” Protests following the recent layoffs continue.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 21, 2025
31 staff laid off as Just Cause developer Avalanche closes Liverpool studio. More changes may follow
With Contraband, their biggest project, now on hold, the company may be facing serious challenges. The pause leaves a major gap in their development pipeline.
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Olga Racinowska
November 20, 2025
Cyberpunk 2 gets support from Ghost of Tsushima and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag co-creator. CD Projekt Red secured another big transfer
The developers of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 have hired another developer. This time, the former head of BioShock 4's narrative has joined the CD Projekt Red team.
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Maciej Gaffke
November 20, 2025