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Ubisoft celebrates the success of 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced' while shutting out 51 of its creators in Barcelona
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Ubisoft celebrates the success of 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced' while shutting out 51 of its creators in Barcelona

On July 17, 2026, Ubisoft announced the launch of an employment regulation process affecting 51 workers at its Barcelona studio, reducing the workforce from approximately 280 to 230 employees. The affected workers were informed through an urgent email and a meeting where the company conveyed 'important news.' Employees reported feeling uncertain and suspicious before the announcement was made. The move comes amid discussions around the success of the game 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced,' which Ubisoft celebrated. The layoffs represent about 18% of the Barcelona team.

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Ubisoft celebrates the success of 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced' while shutting out 51 of its creators in Barcelona

On July 17, 2026, Ubisoft announced the launch of an employment regulation process affecting 51 workers at its Barcelona studio, reducing the workforce from approximately 280 to 230 employees. The affected workers were informed through an urgent email and a meeting where the company conveyed 'important news.' Employees reported feeling uncertain and suspicious before the announcement was made. The move comes amid discussions around the success of the game 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced,' which Ubisoft celebrated. The layoffs represent about 18% of the Barcelona team.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation factually, focusing on the corporate action of Ubisoft without overtly criticizing or praising the decision. It reports on the layoff numbers and employee reactions without taking a clear ideological stance. While the topic involves labor issues, which can be seen,

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