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Ubisoft Faces Turmoil: $1M Lawsuit Amid Employee Exodus

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Marc-Alexis Côté, a former lead on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft seeking nearly $1 million in lost wages.
Ubisoft centralized future Assassin’s Creed development in France as part of its restructuring that included studio closures and high-profile departures.
Insiders report ongoing employee dissatisfaction, with many considering leaving amid fears of layoffs and studio closures.
The stock has plummeted amid internal unrest and uncertainty about future projects, including multiple delays and cancellations.

History

Historical Context

Ubisoft's restructuring began in 2020 amid a broader contraction in the video game industry, which saw significant layoffs and studio closures due to rising development costs and project delays. By 2023, the company had reduced its workforce from over 20,000 to approximately 19,410, reflecting ongoing financial pressures and employee dissatisfaction, as highlighted by Marc-Alexis Côté's lawsuit for lost wages.

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Story summary

Marc-Alexis Côté, a former lead on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft seeking nearly $1 million in lost wages.
Ubisoft centralized future Assassin’s Creed development in France as part of its restructuring that included studio closures and high-profile departures.
Insiders report ongoing employee dissatisfaction, with many considering leaving amid fears of layoffs and studio closures.
The stock has plummeted amid internal unrest and uncertainty about future projects, including multiple delays and cancellations.

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