Ubisoft has begun the new year with another round of job cuts, confirming a proposed organizational restructuring across its Swedish operations that could impact around 55 roles. The changes involve two key Ubisoft studios in Sweden: Massive Entertainment in Malmö and Ubisoft Stockholm in Stockholm.
Employees were informed about the plan on January 13. Ubisoft says the decision follows the completion of a voluntary leave program that was launched in fall 2025, along with the wrap-up of a long-term roadmap and a staffing review meant to determine the structure needed to run the studios effectively over time. The company also emphasized that the affected roles are tied to organizational needs rather than individual performance or any single game’s results.
Massive Entertainment is one of Ubisoft’s best-known production teams, recognized for its work on major franchises and large-scale projects including The Division series, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Since being acquired in 2008, Massive has remained a significant part of Ubisoft’s portfolio, especially for high-budget, long-tail live service and action titles.
Ubisoft Stockholm is a newer studio that has supported the Avatar project and has also been linked to an unannounced game. Despite the restructuring, Ubisoft says it remains committed to both studios’ long-term plans and that ongoing development will continue as expected. The company has indicated that work on projects such as The Division 3 will not be affected.
These Swedish cuts come shortly after another major Ubisoft workforce reduction earlier in the month. On January 6, the company also announced it was closing its Halifax studio, a move that resulted in 71 employees being let go. Ubisoft has positioned that shutdown as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. The Halifax team had worked on mobile projects, including Assassin’s Creed Rebellion.
Taken together, the Halifax closure and the proposed Sweden restructuring mark a notable start to 2026 for Ubisoft, signaling continued internal changes as the publisher adjusts staffing and studio structures while insisting that key game roadmaps and in-development titles remain on track.
