TL;DR
- More than 1,200 Ubisoft employees joined a three-day international strike following the company’s latest restructuring announcement.
- Ubisoft confirmed that 538 employees formally reported themselves as striking and defended its transformation plan.
- The walkout comes after studio closures, project cancellations, and ongoing concerns about layoffs and pay stagnation.
Ubisoft is navigating fresh turmoil after more than 1,200 employees participated in a three-day international strike protesting the company’s latest restructuring measures.
The strike began on February 10 and runs through February 12, 2026, following Ubisoft’s announcement on January 21 that it would implement what it described as its final round of cost-cutting. The plan includes studio closures and the cancellation of six unannounced projects.
Union representatives say frustration among staff has been building for months.
Strike Participation and Union Response
Marc Rutschlé, union representative for Solidaires Informatique at Ubisoft Paris, confirmed that at least 1,200 workers joined the strike on its first day. The majority of participation reportedly took place in France, with additional involvement from Ubisoft Milan.
Solidaires Informatique had previously organized a protest on January 22, calling it a response "to the absurdity of management's decisions." The current strike represents an escalation of those actions.
Rutschlé criticized company leadership, stating, "At this stage, it seems clear to us that Yves Guillemot has no knowledge or understanding of his company or its employees."
He further alleged that teams are operating under mounting pressure, describing departments as frequently understaffed while facing continued cost reductions. He also highlighted concerns over compensation, noting that many employees have seen little to no pay increases in recent years.
"The company is continuing its cost reduction and layoff plan. Our teams are already working under pressure, often understaffed. After several years without pay rises (or very small increases), we understand that once again, employees will not receive a raise this year," Rutschlé said.
Ubisoft’s Official Response
On February 12, Ubisoft issued a formal response addressing the strike. The company stated that 538 employees had officially reported themselves as participating in the action.
In its statement, Ubisoft emphasized that the restructuring is intended to support long-term stability and creative independence within the organization.
"The transformation announced by Ubisoft on January 21 aims to open a new chapter for the Group by sustainably strengthening team autonomy and creativity within the Creative Houses. It is designed to enable teams to develop games that meet the highest standards of the industry, while contributing to the Group’s long-term sustainability in a demanding economic and industrial environment.
"We understand these changes, particularly those affecting work organization, are generating strong feelings. Since the announcement, we have held a series of discussions and information sessions at multiple levels to help teams better understand the new organization and to give them the opportunity to share their questions and concerns.
"Ubisoft's leadership remains committed to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with employees and employee representatives, in order to support this transformation and to build a stable and clear working framework for everyone."
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