Layoffs Hit Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
In a move that's already had fans of gaming franchises like The Division series on edge, Ubisoft has announced it's cutting around 55 roles across its two Swedish studios, Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. This comes just months after the company reduced 71 jobs at Ubisoft Halifax.
The decision to undergo an organizational restructure was revealed in a statement from Ubisoft, which claims that the changes are forward-looking and structural, rather than being related to individual performance or recent game releases. According to the company, these "proposed changes" will allow for a clearer vision of the studios' work and help them sustain themselves in the long term.
For fans of The Division series, this news might be a cause for concern, as Massive Entertainment is still working on The Division 3. However, Ubisoft assures that the game's development will continue unabated, with no impact on the title's quality or timeline.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft Stockholm is reportedly focused on a new franchise under wraps, which is leveraging the studio's cutting-edge technology, including the Ubisoft Scalar cloud computing platform. While details about this project are scarce at present, it's clear that Ubisoft Stockholm is committed to innovation and growth.
The layoffs mark the second round of cost-cutting measures in 2026 for Ubisoft. The company had already offered voluntary buyouts to workers at Massive Entertainment last year as part of its efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Industry insiders have expressed concern about the impact these layoffs could have on game development, but it remains to be seen how this will affect the overall quality and quality of games in the pipeline.
In a move that's already had fans of gaming franchises like The Division series on edge, Ubisoft has announced it's cutting around 55 roles across its two Swedish studios, Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. This comes just months after the company reduced 71 jobs at Ubisoft Halifax.
The decision to undergo an organizational restructure was revealed in a statement from Ubisoft, which claims that the changes are forward-looking and structural, rather than being related to individual performance or recent game releases. According to the company, these "proposed changes" will allow for a clearer vision of the studios' work and help them sustain themselves in the long term.
For fans of The Division series, this news might be a cause for concern, as Massive Entertainment is still working on The Division 3. However, Ubisoft assures that the game's development will continue unabated, with no impact on the title's quality or timeline.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft Stockholm is reportedly focused on a new franchise under wraps, which is leveraging the studio's cutting-edge technology, including the Ubisoft Scalar cloud computing platform. While details about this project are scarce at present, it's clear that Ubisoft Stockholm is committed to innovation and growth.
The layoffs mark the second round of cost-cutting measures in 2026 for Ubisoft. The company had already offered voluntary buyouts to workers at Massive Entertainment last year as part of its efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Industry insiders have expressed concern about the impact these layoffs could have on game development, but it remains to be seen how this will affect the overall quality and quality of games in the pipeline.
I feel for all those people who just lost their jobs 
. 55 roles gone is a big number, and I can only imagine how scary that must be for those affected 
. It's always tough when companies have to make cuts, but at least Ubisoft is being upfront about it 
. Hopefully, the new restructuring will bring some positive changes to the studios in the long run 
. It's also interesting that they're focusing on innovation and growth with a new franchise under wraps 
... fingers crossed that's a bright spot for everyone involved 
. 
It's like we're living in a never-ending game of survival, where the goal is to stay alive, not necessarily to create something beautiful or meaningful. And yet, they claim these changes will allow for a clearer vision and help them innovate... but at what cost to individual lives?
Is it just a numbers game, where the studio with the biggest budget gets the most attention and resources? It's disheartening to think that some talented folks might lose their jobs over it.
anyway, i think more studios like this need to happen so we can see what really happens when they're not bound by all those overhead costs 
might lead to some innovative games coming out of it 
fingers crossed it stays on track 
and who knows maybe they'll even be part of the new project at Ubisoft Stockholm 
wish them all the best 
, i feel for those devs who just lost their jobs 
fingers crossed that the layoffs won't mess up any games we're looking forward to 
But I guess it's all about sustainability and streamlining operations, right? 
Massive Entertainment is working on The Division 3 though 
but still kinda sad 4 all the people losin their jobs 
. I mean, I get it, cost-cutting measures are necessary, but 55 roles just feels like a lot, you know? 
. We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out, I guess 
I'm a bit worried about the future of Ubisoft Stockholm too