Ubisoft shuts down Winnipeg, Belgrade studios, lays off 380

Ubisoft has closed two studios and initiated a new round of layoffs across multiple global offices as part of a continuing, large-scale restructuring effort. The video game publisher confirmed the closure of its studios in Winnipeg, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with reports indicating further job cuts in Barcelona, San Francisco, and other locations. Up to 380 roles are understood to be at risk in this latest wave of cost-cutting.

The Winnipeg studio, which opened in 2018 and employed approximately 85 people, was a support studio focused on technology and co-development for major franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. The Belgrade studio, founded in 2016 and employing roughly 100 people, also served in a support capacity for titles such as Ghost Recon Wildlands, The Crew 2, and Skull and Bones. All employees at both locations have been laid off.

Beyond the closures, significant layoffs are reportedly affecting Ubisoft's Barcelona studio, where 51 positions are being cut. The studio will now focus exclusively on the Rainbow Six franchise. Additional layoffs have impacted staff at Ubisoft's San Francisco office, though the exact...