Ubisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx and reduce Singapore headcount

Publisher Ubisoft is proposing to close its Helsinki-based studio RedLynx and make staff reductions at Ubisoft Singapore. Game Developer, GamesIndustry.biz, VGC, Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun all report that the decisions will affect over 120 jobs across the two locations as part of wider corporate cost cuts. [1][2][3][4][5]

The proposed closure of RedLynx will impact up to 52 roles, subject to mandatory local employer-employee change negotiations in Finland. Eurogamer, VGC and Rock Paper Shotgun report that the studio currently lacks an active project and was deemed unsustainable. GamesIndustry.biz, Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun state that 70 positions will be cut at Ubisoft Singapore to align the studio with upcoming production needs. [2][3][4][5]

RedLynx is best known as the developer of the Trials physics-based platform racing series. Ubisoft Singapore, founded in 2008, served as the lead developer for the 2024 pirate action game Skull and Bones and has contributed to multiple titles in the Assassin's Creed franchise. [1][2][4][6][10]

The restructuring comes as publisher Ubisoft works to reduce costs across its global operations. GamesIndustry.biz notes that Ubisoft Singapore will focus more on supporting other internal development teams going forward. [1][2]