Ubisoft's Big Changes: What's Happening to Swedish Studios?

Ubisoft is making some big changes that will affect workers at two of its Swedish studios. This news comes from a report that shared details about the company's plans for the future. The company has shared that around 55 jobs might be cut at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. This is part of a larger plan to reshape the company and reduce costs. The changes come after a voluntary leave program that happened last year. Ubisoft says that the restructuring is necessary to make sure the studios can keep working on their projects in a sustainable way. They promise to support the employees who are affected by these changes.Despite the layoffs, Ubisoft says that the long-term plans for the studios won't change. They will keep working on The Division franchise, a secret tech project, and other important developments. This news comes at a time when Ubisoft is trying to focus more on big franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy projects, and Star Wars. The company has been going through a lot of changes lately, including closing some projects and reducing staff in other offices. Even though the number of layoffs in the gaming industry has gone down compared to previous years, these changes are still affecting many people. It's a reminder that the industry is always changing, and companies have to adapt to stay competitive.