Layoffs are beginning in the video game industry earlier than expected in 2026, with Ubisoft announcing the closure of its Halifax studio.
The closure will see 71 people lose their jobs.
The studio’s closure was announced shortly after 61 employees voted to form a union, the Game & Media Workers Guild of Canada, Local 30111, officially recognized as Ubisoft Workers of Canada, Halifax, on December 18, 2025.
Ubisoft announced the decision follows two years of efforts to simplify how the company works.
Over the last two years, Ubisoft has been working to simplify its business, become more efficient, and lower expenses. As part of this effort, the company has made the tough choice to close its studio in Halifax, which will impact 71 jobs.
We’re dedicated to helping our team members affected by this change. We’re providing support like generous severance packages and extra help with finding new jobs.
Ubisoft says this decision was made before employees formed a union, and the company supports their right to unionize. We’ve contacted the union for comment and will update this story if we receive a statement.
Before it closed, the Ubisoft Halifax studio was developing mobile games based on the Rainbow Six and Assassin’s Creed franchises.
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2026-01-07 18:49