Ubisoft Restructuring Claims Red Storm Entertainment
Ubisoft is ending game development operations at Red Storm Entertainment, the historic studio founded by author Tom Clancy. The decision has resulted in the redundancy of 105 employees, though the North Carolina office will remain open to provide global IT and Snowdrop engine support.
A Legacy Ends
Founded in 1996, Red Storm Entertainment was the birthplace of the renowned Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon franchises. While the studio was acquired by Ubisoft in 2000 and contributed to major titles like The Division and Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter, its recent focus shifted toward virtual reality experiences such as Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.
The studio's most recent project, the free-to-play title The Division Heartland, was cancelled in 2024 following public testing phases. With this restructuring, stewardship of Tom Clancy properties now rests primarily with other Ubisoft studios, including Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Montreal.
Global Cost-Saving Initiative
The move is part of a broader cost-reduction plan by Ubisoft, which aims to cut fixed costs by €200 million over the next two years. The company has already cancelled six games and postponed seven others. This 'major reset' includes proposed layoffs of up to 200 staff at its Paris headquarters and further reductions at its Toronto studio as the company reorganizes its creative teams into autonomous units.
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