• Business Production News Ubisoft Toronto lays off 40 employees as part of major restructuring The news comes mere weeks after Ubisoft announced a restructure to become a more ‘gamer-centric’ company. • February 19, 2026 Ubisoft Toronto has laid off 40 employees, mere weeks after the company announced a colossal restructuring plan across its studios. • A Ubisoft spokespersonconfirmed the news to MobileSyrupearlier today. • According to the outlet, the company said the job cuts are part of its larger cost-savings plan. • This was announced at the end of last month, and encompasses a large restructuring with the aim of becoming a more “gamer-centric” company. • “This decision was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected,” reads a statement provided to MobileSyrup (and then later sent to Game Developer).

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  • Ubisoft Toronto announced the layoff of 40 employees as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at becoming a more “gamer‑centric” company. The cuts, confirmed by a Ubisoft spokesperson to MobileSyrup, are part of a cost‑savings initiative unveiled at the end of last month. Ubisoft emphasized that the decision was not a reflection on the talent of those affected and pledged comprehensive severance and career‑placement support. Development of the Splinter Cell remake will continue, and the studio remains a key contributor to several co‑development projects. The layoffs come amid a series of recent Ubisoft studio closures, redundancies, and union‑led strikes.

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