Ubisoft Reportedly Cutting More Canadian Jobs, Closed Winnipeg Studio
Is Ubisoft Cutting More Jobs in 2026?
Ubisoft has reportedly eliminated dozens of Canadian jobs in June 2026 and closed its Winnipeg studio.
Multiple employees shared on LinkedIn that they’d been let go by the video game giant.
The bombshell update comes just months after Ubisoft cut approximately 40 roles at its Toronto studio in February.
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The latest workforce reduction at Ubisoft was covered by multiple news outlets, including Insider Gaming.
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For a full overview of layoffs at Ubisoft and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Ubisoft Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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