Ubisoft lays off 40 staff working on Splinter Cell remake, says game remains in development

Source: Engadget

Ubisoft Toronto Layoffs

• Around 40 jobs were cut at Ubisoft Toronto, one of Ubisoft’s largest studios (previously worked on Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6).
• Ubisoft stated the decision “was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected.”
• The company’s priority is to support those impacted with comprehensive severance packages and robust career‑placement assistance. (Source: Mobile Syrup)

Effect on Splinter Cell Remake

• Ubisoft Toronto is currently working on the long‑awaited Splinter Cell remake, first announced in 2021.
• Ubisoft confirms the game remains in development, and the Canadian studio will continue to assist with development on other games.

Wider Ubisoft Restructuring

• Similar staff cuts have occurred at Ubisoft’s Swedish studios, and up to 200 people could be let go at its Paris headquarters.
• These reductions are part of a broader organizational restructuring following the cancellation of another high‑profile remake, The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
• Last week, 1,200 Ubisoft employees went on strike in reaction to the recent layoffs and sweeping cost‑cutting measures.