Ubisoft turmoil grows as layoffs, delays, and stock struggles mount

[AIcash]

Ubisoft’s internal tensions come as the company grapples with mounting financial and operational pressures heading into 2026.

After accepting a €1.2 billion investment from Tencent last year, Ubisoft reorganized its business into five Creative Houses and doubled down on cost-cutting measures, including a mandatory return-to-office policy. Industry analysts note such mandates are often used to encourage voluntary departures, particularly as Ubisoft has already signaled further layoffs later in 2026.

The publisher’s stock has fallen to a 15-year low, complicating project financing and talent retention. Ubisoft has also canceled multiple titles — including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake — and delayed seven projects into the next fiscal year, with the rumored Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake believed to be among them.

[chainsniff]

ubisoft’s stock at a 15-year low and canceling prince of persia… feels like 2008 redux

[JanEmil]

Hope they make a strong comeback. We need them.

[Revenant]

Tough times for legacy studios.

[The_Walking_Dead]

Cost cuts rarely fix creativity.

[Capybara_Capybara]

Talent drain is the real risk.