Ubisoft may be preparing to cut staff at its German studios, according to a new report. Game File says the publisher has begun discussions with the Works Council over a voluntary departure plan that could affect teams in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Mainz, with around 100 roles potentially on the line.
Ubisoft told Game File that the proposal is centred on voluntary buyouts rather than enforced layoffs, though the terms are still being negotiated and no final agreement has been reached. Sources familiar with the situation say Düsseldorf, the largest of the three studios, is expected to see more than half of the cuts. The company has not confirmed the scale of the planned reductions.
Mainz, which leads development on the Anno series, is among the affected teams, while Berlin and Düsseldorf primarily operate as support studios on projects such as Rainbow Six Siege, Rayman Legends Retold and The Settlers. In an email to staff, managing director Benedikt Grindel said the changes are intended to refocus the studios’ roles and capabilities. Düsseldorf previously saw significant job losses in 2025 during an earlier restructuring effort.
The situation in Germany follows other cuts across Ubisoft’s global teams this year, including proposed layoffs in Singapore and plans to close RedLynx. Ubisoft has been reducing headcount for several years as it attempts to lower costs and adjust to a slower release schedule.
KitGuru says: Ubisoft’s restructuring continues, with more studios now affected.
