Ubisoft’s RedLynx studio restructuring proposal might layoff 60 employees
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Key points
- RedLynx proposed a restructuring that will result in a maximum of 60 layoffs, as a result of Ubisoft’s restructuring.
- The studio is said to shift to mobile devices to strengthen Ubisoft’s capabilities in the area.
- The proposal has not been officially approved as of writing.
Ubisoft’s RedLynx studio published a blog post communicating details regarding a potential restructuring, which reportedly involves a maximum of 60 employee layoffs. The negotiations are scheduled to begin on Oct. 30 and are set to conclude by the end of November. According to the official blog post, the restructuring proposal is marketed to simply reduce costs and ensure a “stronger prioritization and efficiency across the company’s worldwide studio network.”
“We recognize the weight of this announcement and want to acknowledge the impact this proposal may have on individuals and teams,” Celine Pasula, Managing Director of Ubisoft RedLynx, said.
If the proposal is to go through, RedLynx will shift its focus to a multiplatform setup in a studio specialized in mobile devices, referred to as small screens in the public statement.
Massive Entertainment was also affected by Ubisoft’s restructuring. The studio is reportedly laying off staff and restructuring its teams, implementing a voluntary career transition program which provides eligible team members the “opportunity to take their next career step on their own terms.”
Massive Entertainment is an Ubisoft subsidiary. Ubisoft has been seeing major restructuring and layoffs as a result of internal transformation. Tencent recently invested approximately $1.25 billion in collaboration with Ubisoft.
