Observed Signal · Oct 14, 2026 · Layoffs / Studio Closure · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Ubisoft Proposes Closing RedLynx Helsinki Studio, 52 Jobs at Risk
Ubisoft has proposed closing its Finnish studio RedLynx, putting up to 52 jobs at risk, subject to consultation. The studio, acquired in 2011 and known for Trials and Tom Clancy's The Division 2, has no active projects after shifting focus to mobile, and previously contributed to Rainbow Six Mobile, which Ubisoft will shut down in early 2027. Separately, Ubisoft Singapore will cut 70 positions (about 20% of staff), which led development of Skull and Bones. These actions are part of broader restructuring involving studio closures in Belgrade, Halifax, Stockholm, and Winnipeg, six game cancellations, and layoffs amid financial pressures and a 15-year share price low. Ubisoft reaffirmed its commitment to supporting affected employees and noted Singapore remains important to its global production.
The closure of a game studio and job cuts at Ubisoft are significant for the gaming industry but have limited direct impact on AdTech, as the article focuses on game development restructuring rather than advertising technology or monetization changes.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ubisoft has proposed closing RedLynx, putting up to 52 jobs at risk, subject to consultation.
- RedLynx contributed to Rainbow Six Mobile, which Ubisoft will shut down in early 2027.
- Ubisoft Singapore will cut 70 positions, about 20% of its staff, and led development of Skull and Bones.
- Ubisoft has closed studios in Belgrade, Halifax, Stockholm, and Winnipeg and cancelled six games as part of restructuring.
- RedLynx was acquired in 2011 and is known for Trials and Tom Clancy's The Division 2, but now has no active projects.
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Ubisoft Barcelona Staff Strike over Proposed Layoffs
Staff at Ubisoft Barcelona have begun a strike in protest of proposed layoffs that could affect 51 employees. The industrial action, organised by Spanish union La Confederación General del Trabajo, is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from June 30 through July 17 and will run until July 17. Workers demand a binding agreement to retain all 51 jobs, five years of protection against future mass layoffs at the studio, implementation of previously agreed promotions, and a review of the studio's salary improvement plan. The layoffs were announced earlier this year alongside the closure of Ubisoft’s Winnipeg and Belgrade studios as part of a wider company restructuring around new 'creative houses' following a $1.25bn investment from Tencent into Ubisoft’s Vantage Studios.
Ubisoft Shuts Down Rainbow Six Mobile After 7 Months
Ubisoft has announced the closure of Rainbow Six Mobile, a tactical FPS for iOS and Android, just seven months after its global launch. The final season will launch next week and remain playable until January 15, 2027, after which the servers will be shut down. According to AppMagic, the game generated approximately $5.3 million in in-app purchase revenue from 13.1 million downloads, including an extended soft launch that began in 2023. The game was first announced in April 2022 and involved 11 Ubisoft studios, with development led by Ubisoft Montreal and collaboration from Tencent. The closure reflects the challenging mobile gaming market and the difficulty of sustaining live-service titles, impacting the broader mobile gaming ecosystem and its advertising opportunities.
Rovio to close Copenhagen studio after Sonic Blitz cancel
Sega-owned Rovio is shutting its Copenhagen studio following the cancellation of its runner–card-collection hybrid mobile game Sonic Blitz. Rovio says about 20 employees worked on the canceled project and that a redundancy process is underway; affected staff will be offered transition packages including outplacement and wellbeing support. Sega West COO and Rovio CEO Alex Pelletier‑Normand said retention did not meet expectations despite initial promise, and that the company is concentrating development efforts. AppMagic data shows Sonic Blitz picked up over 200,000 downloads, mainly in Brazil with some players in the Philippines.
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