Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was a big hit, and now it's time for big layoffs at the studio that made it
Ubisoft has also decided to close Trials studio Ubisoft Redlynx entirely.
Three months after the massive success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has made a decision that will impact its Singapore studio - layoffs of 70 employees. This move comes on the heels of Ubisoft Barcelona, a support studio for the game, cutting nearly a third of its workforce shortly after its launch. The pattern of success leading to layoffs is not unique to Ubisoft, as seen with Barcelona's response to its own recent triumph.
In addition to the Singapore studio cuts, Ubisoft has announced the closure of Ubisoft Redlynx, a studio founded in 2000 and acquired in 2011. Redlynx is best known for motorcycle racing games like Trials and Trials Rising. However, the studio's recent support for Star Wars Outlaws and the mobile title Gwen's Getaway has not been enough to keep it afloat. Ubisoft's decision to close Redlynx stems from the studio not currently working on any new projects and the downsizing being necessary for its long-term sustainability.
In acknowledging the impact of these layoffs, Ubisoft stated that the decision was made with care and respect for the affected employees. As the gaming industry continues to grapple with financial pressures, the trend of success followed by workforce reduction appears to be a concerning reality.
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