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Jan 13, 2026

Ubisoft laid off 55 Swedes, including from Massive.

Michael Torres
By Michael Torres Video Game News and Features Editor
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026
Ubisoft laid off 55 swedes including from massive

Ubisoft started the year by disbanding the unionized Canadian Ubisoft Halifax, and then decided to slightly reduce its workforce in Sweden: 55 people from Ubisoft Stockholm and Massive were affected.

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  • Not even a month passed: Ubisoft Halifax was closed shortly after creating a union
  • Voluntary-forced layoffs for the sake of The Division have begun at Massive

Back at the end of October, Massive employees were offered to voluntarily change their workplace, using financial and consulting support from the company. The initiative, as GamesIndustry.biz found out, met with some response, but "additional steps" were deemed necessary after "creating a roadmap for the future". The studio will continue developing The Division and the Snowdrop engine.