Ubisoft is laying off again — this time, Massive Entertainment has been hit by the cuts.

Ubisoft Lays Off Again — This Time Massive Entertainment Hit by Cuts

Ubisoft has announced a restructuring of Massive Entertainment, the studio known for the The Division and Avatar franchises. According to the company, the changes could result in around 55 employees losing their jobs.

The restructuring will affect Massive's offices in Malmö and Stockholm. It follows the completion of a voluntary departure program launched last year and the finalization of a long-term roadmap. Ubisoft states that this has provided "a clearer understanding of the structure and resources needed for the studios' sustainable operations."

In the future, Massive will focus on the The Division franchise, including the development of the third installment and support for the second game, as well as work on the Snowdrop engine and the Ubisoft Connect platform.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 3 was announced back in 2023, but the company has said little about the project since then. Executive producer Julian Gerighty recently stated that the new game will have "as strong an impact as the first The Division."

Beyond The Division, the studio is working on a project dedicated to innovation and technology, details of which are promised to be revealed later.

In a letter to employees, Ubisoft emphasized that the changes are "forward-looking and organizational, and are not related to individual performance, recent projects, or the quality of the teams' work." The company noted that the restructuring will begin with individual agreements, and affected employees will be notified and supported in compliance with local legislation.

The latest round of layoffs comes amid changes at Ubisoft: at the end of last year, the company opened a new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, with the participation of Tencent, which now oversees the Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry franchises. Tencent owns 25% of the new division and serves in an advisory role, with final creative and business decisions remaining with CEOs Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot.