Ubisoft closes its Halifax studio after years of cuts and internal adjustments

The Canadian team had worked on projects such as Rainbow Six and Assassin’s Creed.

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Ubisoft is fine-tuning its internal structure and, this time, one of its Canadian studios is getting a makeover. The French company has confirmed the permanent closure of Ubisoft Halifax, a decision that will result in the dismissal of its entire development team.

The studio, located in Nova Scotia, had over 70 employees and had been operating under a complicated situation for several years, marked by progressive staff cuts. The announcement comes just days after part of the team had confirmed the creation of a union, although Ubisoft insists that the two events are not related.

Ubisoft explains the closure as part of its cost reduction plan

In an official statement, Ubisoft explains that the decision is part of a global strategy initiated over the past two years to simplify operations, improve efficiency, and reduce expenses in an increasingly demanding economic context for the industry.

According to the company, 71 jobs will be affected by the studio’s closure, and it assures that it will offer full compensation and professional support to the workers during the transition process.

• Ubisoft Halifax was founded in 2010 under the name Longtail Studios Halifax and participated in projects such as Rocksmith and Assassin’s Creed Rebellion over the years. Its most recent work was linked to Rainbow Six Mobile, one of the franchise’s mobile titles.

The studio’s closure adds to a period of constant restructuring within Ubisoft, which has reviewed its production model and studio network in recent years to adapt to an increasingly competitive and changing market.