Ubisoft has announced a new round of restructuring, which includes plans to close its Finnish studio RedLynx, the developer behind the Trials series. The company also intends to lay off 72 employees at its Ubisoft Singapore studio, which is leading development on the upcoming naval warfare game Skull and Bones. The closure of RedLynx, which was formed in 2000 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2011, is currently in a proposal stage. As the studio is not actively working on a new project, Ubisoft deems its closure the most economically sensible option for its 52 employees. Under Finnish law, Ubisoft is required to consult with employees before finalizing such changes, which is why the closure has not yet been officially confirmed.
RedLynx is best known for its 2.5D motorcycle platforming series, Trials, with the last entry, Trials Rising, released in 2019. In recent years, the studio has also contributed to ports of The Division 2 for Google Stadia and Star Wars Outlaws for the Nintendo Switch, as well as developing the 2023 mobile game Gwen's Getaway. Last year, RedLynx experienced a reduction of 60 staff members during a previous Ubisoft restructuring, at which time it was announced the studio would shift focus to mobile game development.
Meanwhile, Ubisoft Singapore, established in 2008, is set to lose approximately 20% of its workforce. The studio has a history of contributing to several Assassin's Creed titles and is the lead developer for Skull and Bones. "At Ubisoft Singapore, 70 positions have been impacted to align the studio with upcoming production needs," Ubisoft stated. "The studio remains an important part of Ubisoft’s global production organization. We deeply value the contributions of both teams and recognize the impact this may have on our colleagues. We are committed to supporting our teams throughout this process and conducting it with care and respect."
These changes follow other recent significant shifts at Ubisoft, including the announced shutdown of Rainbow Six Mobile in January 2027. The company has also undergone a rebranding of its 'Creative Houses' structure, with Creative House 2 now confusingly named Massive Entertainment, while the studio known as Massive Entertainment continues to operate within it. This structure oversees studios in Montréal, Paris, Sweden, and Toronto, and is primarily focused on the Tom Clancy game franchise.