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Ubisoft CEO Attempts to Explain Mass Layoffs as Concern for Company's Future

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has commented for the first time on the recent wave of layoffs that affected hundreds of employees worldwide. In his interview, Guillemot's main message boils down to Ubisoft having become too bulky and sluggish. He noted that the staff reduction is a painful but necessary step that will help focus resources on key franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.

The head of the publisher emphasized that the company must become more agile to respond faster to trends and release higher-quality games, avoiding the endless release delays that have become a bad habit for the studio in recent years.

However, within the company itself and among the fan community, these explanations have been met with considerable skepticism. Many point out that rank-and-file employees are paying with their jobs for the mistakes of top management and a series of unsuccessful strategic decisions.

Despite the criticism, Yves Guillemot insists that the current restructuring is not merely a cost-cutting measure but a foundation for a new chapter in Ubisoft's history. It seems that in the near future, the publisher plans to bet on fewer projects but with much more aggressive marketing and support.