Ubisoft Has Shut Down Halifax Studios, The Developer Responsible For 'Assassin's Creed: Rebellion'
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vUbisoft decided to shut down Halifax Studios, a mobile-focused developer behind Assassin’s Creed: Rebellion. In an official statement, Ubisoft said, “Over the past 24 months, Ubisoft has undertaken company-wide actions to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. As part of this, Ubisoft has made the difficult decision to close its Halifax studio. 71 positions will be affected. We are committed to supporting all impacted team members during this transition with resources, including comprehensive severance packages and additional career assistance.”
Many employees find the timing suspicious, as just a few weeks ago, they voted to unionize, joining CWA Canada 3011. When they unionized, they said, "We believe that creativity flourishes when workers feel secure, supported, and empowered. We are unionizing not in opposition to Ubisoft, but in partnership, with the goal of ensuring our studio remains a beacon of equity, excellence, and innovation.” Ubisoft has been downsizing for a while. Last January, they closed their studio in Leamington, UK, and the previous month, they closed studios in San Francisco and Osaka, along with cancelling XDefiant. In the midst of all this shake-up, Ubisoft found a new investor, Tencent, which will be responsible for Vantage Studios. The newly formed studio will be responsible for Ubisoft’s biggest franchises, including Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed.
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Source(s): Game Developer, Video Games Chronicle
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