Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced was a big hit, and now it's time for big layoffs at the studio that made it

Ubisoft Singapore has laid off 70 employees, citing a need to align the studio with upcoming production demands following the strong performance of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The studio remains part of Ubisoft's global production network despite the cuts. The game sold two million copies in a single day and three million in a week, exceeding annual expectations within two weeks of launch.

Ubisoft Barcelona, which supported Black Flag Resynced, previously cut nearly a third of its workforce shortly after the game's release. The layoffs at both studios follow a pattern where commercially successful projects lead to staff reductions. Ubisoft has not detailed specific future projects for the affected studios, leaving their roles uncertain.

Ubisoft Redlynx in Finland will close outright as part of a restructuring proposal announced a year prior. Up to 52 positions are expected to be affected, subject to local negotiation processes. The studio, known for the Trials series and acquired by Ubisoft in 2011, has not been assigned new projects since Trials Rising in 2019.

Ubisoft acknowledged the contributions of affected employees and stated the closures would be conducted with care and respect. The decision to close Redlynx was reportedly influenced by the lack of new projects, making downsizing unsustainable. Trials Rising and Gwen's Getaway were among the studio's notable releases.