The gaming industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with Ubisoft being the latest to address this issue. The industry saw significant changes last year, with close to 10,000 individuals losing their jobs as companies shifted focus towards live service games to sustain themselves. Despite Ubisoft's success with games like Skull and Bones, layoffs have become inevitable.

Even renowned companies are not immune to these workforce reductions. Following the success of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games also faced layoffs, surprising many fans. In 2023, Ubisoft conducted multiple rounds of layoffs, affecting offices in North Carolina, Newcastle, and the UK. The recent announcement of 45 more layoffs impacting the Global Publishing and Asia-Pacific teams indicates that the trend continues.

Ubisoft emphasizes that these decisions are not taken lightly and assures support for the affected employees. The uncertainty of where these individuals will land next adds to the ongoing challenges.

Despite the setbacks, Ubisoft's game development remains steadfast. Upcoming releases like Star Wars Outlaws and the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed game for 2024 are progressing as planned. Other projects such as The Division Heartland and XDefiant are also unaffected by the layoffs.

Efforts to streamline production processes by reducing team sizes are evident in Ubisoft's approach. However, criticisms from industry figures like Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke highlight concerns of prioritizing profits over experienced personnel who play a crucial role in game development.