One is RedLynx and the other is Massive Entertainment. The latter’s explanation seems particularly amusing.
Let’s start with RedLynx (the Trials Rising team), where 60 people are losing their jobs due to the switch to mobile. Ubisoft announced its proposal to reorganize RedLynx as part of the company’s global efforts to simplify operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency and priorities across its worldwide network of studios. Before making a decision on the proposal, Ubisoft RedLynx will consult with its employees through collective bargaining. This will primarily affect the production and administration teams, but not the technology team working on Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine.
Negotiations will begin on October 30 and are expected to conclude by the end of November. If the proposal is implemented, up to 60 jobs will be lost. As a result of the proposed changes, Ubisoft RedLynx will shift its focus from multi-platform development to specializing in small screens. This change is intended to achieve sustainable success, optimize resources, and leverage the studio’s unique expertise, beginning with two unannounced mobile projects led by the studio.
“This proposal reflects difficult choices we may need to make, and it comes after careful consideration. We recognize the weight of this announcement and acknowledge the impact it may have on individuals and teams. We are confident that with these changes, RedLynx will continue to play a meaningful role in Ubisoft’s future, driving technical excellence on mobile devices and strengthening Ubisoft’s cross- and multi-platform capabilities on small screens to expand our audience reach,” said Celine Pasula, managing director of Ubisoft RedLynx.
Massive Entertainment announced on Twitter that they had also been cut. It’s no surprise, as neither Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora nor Star Wars Outlaws met Ubisoft’s expectations, either critically or in terms of sales. Yet, the Snowdrop engine is quite good, and the aforementioned games are visually impressive. However, that doesn’t make them entertaining.
— Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio 🎮 (@UbiMassive) October 22, 2025
“As part of our ongoing evolution and long-term planning, we have realigned our teams and resources to strengthen our roadmap and ensure our continued focus on the Division franchise and the technologies that power our games, including Snowdrop and Ubisoft Connect. To support this transition responsibly, we introduced a voluntary career transition program, giving eligible team members the opportunity to take their next career step on their own terms with the support of a comprehensive package including financial and career assistance. Massive Entertainment remains fully committed to our roadmap and to creating great experiences for players around the world, including The Division 2, The Division 2: Survivors, The Division Resurgence, and The Division 3. These projects continue with strength, focus, and ambition, and we look forward to sharing more in the future,” wrote Massive Entertainment, without mentioning the word “layoffs” once.
What’s happening at Ubisoft is pretty sad.
Source: WCCFTech, WCCFTech, Ubisoft
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