Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of video game publisher Ubisoft, has died following a plane crash in western France. He was 69 years old. According to reports from French media, the incident occurred on June 19 when a small aircraft crashed near La Baule, a coastal town in western France. Guillemot was reportedly on…
French video game publisher Ubisoft is reportedly preparing another round of restructuring that could result in approximately 380 job losses and the closure of two development studios in Canada and Serbia. According to a report by Insider Gaming, the company recently informed employees through an internal communication that the planned restructuring will impact operations across…
French gaming company Ubisoft has reassigned about 50 developers from the upcoming title Assassin’s Creed Hexe, as part of broader changes within the franchise’s development structure. The move comes shortly after the reported cancellation of an unannounced project codenamed Alterra. Sources indicate that the affected developers have been transferred to Ubisoft’s internal “Interproject” pool –…
Ubisoft has halted game development at its subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment, a move that has resulted in the loss of 105 jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort. The decision follows Ubisoft’s earlier announcement of company-wide cost-cutting measures, which have already led to layoffs, project cancellations and studio closures. According to internal communications, Red…
Ubisoft has confirmed the cancellation of six game projects as it continues a broader restructuring effort across its studios, shedding light on titles that had been in development for several years. The cancellations came to light following Ubisoft’s decision to halt development on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, a long-delayed project first…
A week after Ubisoft unveiled one of the most sweeping shake-ups in its history, unease is spreading through the company’s global workforce – particularly among employees who now find themselves grouped into what the publisher calls its “Creative Network.” The restructuring announcement was stark. Six projects were scrapped, seven major titles were delayed, and two…
French video game publisher Ubisoft has cancelled six projects, including the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at stabilising the company’s business. The company confirmed that it has also closed two development studios, postponed seven other games and begun restructuring efforts across several…
Gaming giant Ubisoft is under scrutiny after an Austrian data protection group, Noyb, filed a complaint accusing the company of unlawfully collecting user data during single-player gameplay. According to Noyb, Ubisoft – the publisher behind popular titles like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry – requires players to stay connected to the internet even when playing…
A legal dispute over Ubisoft’s 2014 online racing game The Crew is reigniting debate about digital ownership, with the publisher asserting that players never truly “owned” the title – despite paying for it. The case, now before a California court, centers on Ubisoft’s decision to shut down the game’s servers and revoke user access, a…
A shareholder of Ubisoft has accused the company of failing to disclose meetings with Electronic Arts (EA) and Microsoft regarding the potential acquisition of its intellectual properties (IP). The shareholder, AJ Investments, which holds less than 1% stake in Ubisoft, is planning a protest outside the company’s Paris headquarters in May. The firm’s CEO, Juraj…
Ubisoft has stirred controversy among gamers after discontinuing access to its online-only racing game, The Crew, reigniting debates over digital ownership rights. As of April 1, players found themselves unable to play the game, with Ubisoft Connect displaying a message stating, “You no longer have access to this game.” The move by Ubisoft has left…
Ubisoft, the renowned publisher behind iconic franchises like Assassin’s Creed, is rolling out a treasure trove of gaming delights for PlayStation enthusiasts, and the best part? No PlayStation Plus subscription is necessary. Gamers on both PS4 and PS5 can now dive headfirst into Ubisoft+ Classics, a standalone subscription service that grants unrestricted access to Ubisoft’s…
Ubisoft, a prominent video game developer, is facing widespread criticism from gamers after reports emerged that the company is injecting pop-up ads into the middle of gameplay, disrupting the user experience. The controversial move has led to a surge of discontent among players, prompting them to express their dissatisfaction on social media and online forums….
