Ubisoft is asking an unspecified number of developers from Massive Entertainment — the studio behind Star Wars: Outlaws, The Division 2, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — to resign voluntarily. This move is part of the French publisher’s ongoing restructuring plan to reduce costs. It follows the recent announcement that Ubisoft will be divided into two separate branches, a process that is already well underway.
Ubisoft has reached an agreement with Tencent, which has invested over $1 billion in a smaller subsidiary called Vantage Studios. This new division will prioritize major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six Siege.
Voluntary Resignation Program Explained
“As part of our ongoing evolution and long-term planning, we have recently realigned our teams and resources to strengthen our roadmap, ensuring our continued focus on The Division franchise and the technologies, including Snowdrop and Ubisoft Connect, that power our games,” the Swedish studio said in an official statement.
“To support this transition responsibly, we introduced a voluntary career transition program, giving eligible team members the opportunity to take their next career step on their own terms, supported by a comprehensive package that includes financial and career assistance.”
In other news, former Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté stated that he did not choose to leave Ubisoft, but was moved as part of the company’s reorganization to create a new division called Vantage Studios
