Ubisoft Ends Game Development at Red Storm Entertainment, 105 Jobs Affected
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 Storm will no longer develop games but will continue operating in a reduced capacity, focusing on global IT services and support for Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine.
Founded in 1996 by author Tom Clancy, the North Carolina-based studio became widely known for developing the original Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six. Ubisoft acquired the studio in 2000, after which it went on to produce the acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon.
Over the years, Red Storm contributed to several major Ubisoft titles, including entries in the Far Cry franchise, Tom Clancy’s The Division, and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, as well as other projects such as Rocksmith.
The studio had also been involved in developing virtual reality experiences tied to the Assassin’s Creed franchise before the decision to halt game development.
While Red Storm will remain operational in a limited role, the move marks the end of an era for one of Ubisoft’s long-standing studios and highlights the continued challenges facing the gaming industry amid rising development costs and shifting market dynamics.
