Ubisoft’s Strike Crisis: Cancellations, Layoffs, and the Future of Assassin’s Creed
Feb 02, 2026•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1527
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Episode description
A massive shakeup is hitting the French gaming giant Ubisoft. With six games canceled—including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—and 200 layoffs looming at their Paris headquarters, the French video game makers union is officially calling for a strike. We break down the impact on upcoming titles, the closure of international studios, and what this means for the future of mega-franchises like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division.
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