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Insider Gaming's report on 51 layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona to refocus on Rainbow Six is corroborated by recent coverage from Vandal and 3DJuegos.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera· ·1 min read

Ubisoft Barcelona Lays Off 51 Staff to Focus on Rainbow Six

Ubisoft will lay off 51 employees at its Barcelona studio, which will now focus exclusively on Rainbow Six projects. The cuts are part of larger company-wide changes that include two studio closures and a 12% staff reduction on Rainbow Six Siege affecting 120 workers.

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Ubisoft Barcelona Lays Off 51 Staff to Focus on Rainbow Six
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Ubisoft Barcelona lays off 51 employees and shifts the studio focus solely to Rainbow Six Siege projects. These changes form part of Ubisoft's broader restructuring to lower costs after reviewing its portfolio and strategic priorities. The company also cuts the Siege team by 12 percent while closing two other studios recently.

Ubisoft is cutting 51 jobs at its Barcelona studio and reorienting the team exclusively toward Rainbow Six projects.

Ubisoft Barcelona will lay off 51 employees. An internal email sent to staff confirmed that the layoffs will affect dozens of workers at the studio. The studio will now redirect its expertise and resources solely toward Rainbow Six Siege.
The studio will now redirect its expertise and resources solely toward Rainbow Six Siege.

The decision forms part of a broader effort to adapt Ubisoft's cost structure. Christophe Derennes and Charlie Guillemot told employees the company reviewed its portfolio and made adjustments in productions to refocus resources on priorities.
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The move aligns with wider changes across Ubisoft. The company has seen two studios closed entirely in recent shakeups. Rainbow Six Siege itself will undergo a 12 percent staff reduction, affecting around 120 employees who are being moved to other projects.
The company has seen two studios closed entirely in recent shakeups.
Ubisoft has been contacted for comment. The company has not yet responded publicly to the Barcelona layoffs.
Further updates are expected as details emerge. The internal email framed the changes as necessary to better align with strategic priorities. Affected employees at Barcelona and on the Siege team will see their roles impacted immediately by the restructuring.
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