Ubisoft’s ongoing reorganisation means that its mobile and casual games will all now be housed in what it is calling ‘Creative House 5’.
One mobile game has been cancelled as part of the reshuffle. Ubisoft also plans to reduce costs by a further €200m over the next two years, meaning more layoffs are likely incoming.
The plans, outlined in a press release and presentation on the publisher’s investor relations site, mean that Ketchapp, Kolibri, Just Dance, the Hungry Shark games, Uno, Ubisoft’s licensed Hasbro games and Invincible: Guarding The Globe all move into one division designed to cater for casual and mobile players.
The move is part of a broader reboot of the company after a hefty investment from Tencent. On PC and console, seven other games have been delayed and six more have been cancelled. The other four ‘creative houses’ include: Vantage Studios (Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six), a shooter division (Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, The Division), other live games (Brawlhalla, For Honor, The Crew, Riders Republic) and fantasy/narrative (Anno, Rayman, Prince of Persia, Might and Magic).
There was no detail on where mobile games The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile fit into the new structure, given that those brands belong in other ‘creative houses’.
After the closure of its mobile studio in Halifax, Canada, Ubisoft is also closing its Stockholm studio and continuing to restructure its Abu Dhabi, RedLynx and Massive studios. Its plan to reduce costs by at least €100m is one year ahead of schedule, it said, and is expected to be complete by March of this year.
A final phase of restructuring will reduce costs by a further €200m over the next two years. Ubisoft will also continue to “consider potential asset divestitures”.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said of the restructure: “These measures mark a decisive turning point for Ubisoft and reflect our determination to confront challenges head-on to reshape the Group for the long term.”
“The portfolio refocus will have a significant impact on the Group’s short term financial trajectory, particularly in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, but this reset will strengthen the Group and enable it to renew with sustainable growth and robust cash generation,” he continued.
“Ubisoft is entering a new phase – one designed to reclaim creative leadership and build value for players and stakeholders over the long term”
