Over the past two years, the games industry has seen multiple waves of layoffs that have cost the lives of hundreds of employees around the world. This past week, Ubisoft Toronto was hit by a new wave, with the studio laying off more staff to ensure it can complete future plans.
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In a statement to PC Gamer, the company said it "has decided to undertake a targeted refocusing to ensure it can deliver on its ambitious roadmap," leading to the loss of 33 employees. It's a decision that has resonated with multiple companies in the tech and video game sectors, raising concerns among employees who remained in their respective spaces.
It’s also not the first time the company has implemented mass layoffs. In late 2023, for example, Ubisoft Montreal saw nearly 100 employees lose their jobs before the holidays.
It was a slap in the face for an industry that had been shaky for the past two years, and now more people have lost their jobs as the company looks ahead.
