Ubisoft Plans to Close RedLynx Studio and Cut 70 Jobs at Ubisoft Singapore

Ubisoft Proposes RedLynx Closure

Ubisoft has informed its teams of a proposal to close RedLynx in Finland, subject to the local change negotiation process, which would affect up to 52 positions. At Ubisoft Singapore, 70 positions have been impacted to align the studio with upcoming production needs, the company told GamesIndustry.biz.

"The studio remains an important part of Ubisoft's global production organization," the company said. "We deeply value the contributions of both teams and recognize the impact this may have on our colleagues. We are committed to supporting our teams throughout this process and conducting it with care and respect."

Two Studios With Long Histories

Ubisoft acquired RedLynx, the creator of the Trials series, in 2011. The company laid off dozens of the studio's workers a year ago. The last game RedLynx developed on its own was Gwen's Getaway, a decoration and puzzle title for mobile devices. The game had a soft launch in 2023, but Ubisoft cancelled it just over a year later.

Ubisoft Singapore initially opened as a support studio in 2008. Its work on naval combat in Assassin's Creed games led it to making Skull and Bones. That game finally arrived in early 2024 after many delays and, despite its protracted development, it hardly set the world alight.

Both RedLynx and Ubisoft Singapore have been providing support to other Ubisoft studios in recent times. They were placed in the Creative Network division as part of a restructuring the company announced last year.

A Year of Cost Cutting

A cost cutting drive has resulted in Ubisoft cancelling at least half a dozen games and shuttering several other studios this year, such as those in Winnipeg and Belgrade. It also closed Ubisoft Halifax just two weeks after workers there unionized.

The company has laid off workers elsewhere this year, including at Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Stockholm and its Paris headquarters.

Sources: Engadget