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French video game developer Ubisoft has shuttered its Winnipeg office, putting 65 employees out of work.
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Winnipeg, Canada
Who
Ubisoft, 65 employees
What
French video game developer Ubisoft has shuttered its Winnipeg office, putting 65 employees out of work.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:50:53 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
Winnipeg, Canada ·
Why
Ubisoft closed the Winnipeg studio as part of ongoing organizational changes and cost-cutting measures.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The closure of the Winnipeg office, following similar actions in Halifax and other global locations, reflects Ubisoft's broader strategy to reduce costs and refocus resources on core franchises like Rainbow Six, indicating a significant restructuring within the company and the broader gaming industry's ongoing struggle with rising production costs and layoffs.
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6 events in this thread- Technology2h 52m agoUbisoft has closed its Winnipeg studio, affecting approximately 65 employees and ending a presence that was once expected to play a major role in the company’s growth plans in Manitoba.Open article
- Technology2h 52m agoUbisoft has closed its Winnipeg studio, affecting approximately 65 employees and ending a presence that was once expected to play a major role in the company’s growth plans in Manitoba.Open article
- Technology2h 52m agoUbisoft has closed its Winnipeg studio, affecting approximately 65 employees and ending a presence that was once expected to play a major role in the company’s growth plans in Manitoba.Open article
- Currently Reading3h 50m agoFrench video game developer Ubisoft has shuttered its Winnipeg office, putting 65 employees out of work.
- Technology3h 50m agoFrench video game developer Ubisoft has shuttered its Winnipeg office, putting 65 employees out of work.Open article
- Technology3h 50m agoFrench video game developer Ubisoft has shuttered its Winnipeg office, putting 65 employees out of work.Open article