Ubisoft are making layoffs at Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced studio Ubisoft Singapore while closing Trials creators Redlynx, according to report
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Ubisoft has confirmed it is proposing to close RedLynx, potentially affecting up to 52 jobs, and says 70 positions have been impacted at Ubisoft Singapore. The announcement clarifies earlier reports of planned cuts at the two studios, which are part of a wider review of Ubisoft’s operations.
The RedLynx closure proposal is subject to negotiations under Finnish labour laws. The studio, founded in 2000 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2011, is known for the Trials games; Ubisoft Singapore has worked on several Assassin’s Creed titles and led development of Black Flag Resynced. Ubisoft says its Singapore studio remains an important part of its global production organisation.
- Ubisoft proposes closing Trials studio RedLynx.
- Up to 52 RedLynx jobs could be affected.
- Ubisoft Singapore says 70 positions have been impacted.
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Ubisoft is a French video game company with studios in several countries. RedLynx, based in Finland, is known for the Trials series, while Ubisoft Singapore has worked on Assassin’s Creed and developed Skull and Bones.
The reported plans form part of a wider review of Ubisoft’s studios and workforce. RedLynx’s proposed closure would require talks with staff under Finnish labour law, and the reported cuts in Singapore would affect another studio in the group.