Ubisoft Announces Studio Closure and Layoffs
Ubisoft announces the closure of one of its studios and downsizing at other locations as layoffs continue to plague the gaming industry.
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Ubisoft Lays Off Yet More Employees and Closes Another Office
Ubisoft has laid off yet more employees and has closed down another of its studios, this time the branch in Leamington Spa in the UK.
Ubisoft announces studio closure as it lays off 185 staff
Ubisoft is set to close its UK studio based in Leamington, as it sheds 185 jobs across the business. A small number of Leamington staff will be retained under remote contracts. Additionally, Ubisoft offices in Düsseldorf (formerly Blue Byte), Stockholm and the Newcastle-based Ubisoft Reflections will be downsized.
Ubisoft to close UK site and restructure three others, affecting 185 staff
France's largest video game maker Ubisoft will close its Leamington site in Britain and restructure operations at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm and Ubisoft Reflections, impacting 185 employees,
Ubisoft to shut down UK site, restructure others affecting 185 jobs
Ubisoft (EPA:UBIP), the largest video game maker in France, has announced the closure of its Leamington site in Britain and the restructuring of operations at Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm, and Ubisoft Reflections.
Ubisoft To Close Studio, Lay Off 185 Staff
Multiple Ubisoft studios based in the UK will be affected with downsizing, with over 180 jobs reduced across various studios.
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