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26 January 2026 09:05

Ubisoft's stock took a sharp hit this week after the company revealed a sweeping restructuring plan. Shares dropped significantly on January 22, 2026, following the details released the previous day.

The French video game publisher announced a major company reset that includes canceling six upcoming projects, closing at least two studios, implementing further staff reductions, and increasing the use of AI in development processes. Among the canceled titles is the long-in-development Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake.

The plan also involves reorganizing operations into more focused creative business units built around core franchises. Ubisoft aims to achieve better alignment between creative decisions and financial outcomes through this structure, which is set to take effect in early April.

Market reaction was swift and severe. Reports indicate the stock fell around 33 to 34 percent in early trading on January 22, with some sources noting an intraday drop exceeding 39 percent by the close on the Paris exchange. This marked one of the company's steepest single-day declines on record.

The restructuring comes with revised financial guidance. Ubisoft now projects an operating loss of approximately one billion euros for the fiscal year, including a 650 million euro write-down tied to the changes. Net bookings are expected to land around 1.5 billion euros, reflecting a more cautious outlook.

The share price has now reached levels not seen in over 14 years, pushing the company's market capitalization well below previous highs. Investors appear to have reacted strongly to the combination of project cancellations, cost-cutting measures, and the lowered forecasts.

Ubisoft maintains a lineup of established franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, which continue to form the backbone of its portfolio. The company has framed the overhaul as a necessary step to refocus on strengths, improve efficiency, and position itself for long-term recovery in a competitive industry.

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26 January 2026 09:05

Tags: Ubisoft

Ubisoft's stock took a sharp hit this week after the company revealed a sweeping restructuring plan. Shares dropped significantly on January 22, 2026, following the details released the previous day.

The French video game publisher announced a major company reset that includes canceling six upcoming projects, closing at least two studios, implementing further staff reductions, and increasing the use of AI in development processes. Among the canceled titles is the long-in-development Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake.

The plan also involves reorganizing operations into more focused creative business units built around core franchises. Ubisoft aims to achieve better alignment between creative decisions and financial outcomes through this structure, which is set to take effect in early April.

Market reaction was swift and severe. Reports indicate the stock fell around 33 to 34 percent in early trading on January 22, with some sources noting an intraday drop exceeding 39 percent by the close on the Paris exchange. This marked one of the company's steepest single-day declines on record.

The restructuring comes with revised financial guidance. Ubisoft now projects an operating loss of approximately one billion euros for the fiscal year, including a 650 million euro write-down tied to the changes. Net bookings are expected to land around 1.5 billion euros, reflecting a more cautious outlook.

The share price has now reached levels not seen in over 14 years, pushing the company's market capitalization well below previous highs. Investors appear to have reacted strongly to the combination of project cancellations, cost-cutting measures, and the lowered forecasts.

Ubisoft maintains a lineup of established franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, which continue to form the backbone of its portfolio. The company has framed the overhaul as a necessary step to refocus on strengths, improve efficiency, and position itself for long-term recovery in a competitive industry.

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