French gaming giant Ubisoft continues its massive restructuring effort aimed at increasing the company's financial resilience in a changing market. According to current data as of mid-October 2026, the publisher is considering the full closure of the Finnish studio RedLynx, which gained world fame thanks to the Trials arcade motorcycle racing series. In addition, management plans to cut approximately 70 jobs at its Ubisoft Singapore unit.
History and Current Status of RedLynx
Founded in 2000, RedLynx became a crown jewel for Ubisoft after its acquisition in 2011, following the success of Trials HD. In the years that followed, the team delivered hits such as Trials Evolution, Trials Fusion, and Trials Rising. However, since 2019, the studio's creative momentum has waned: the team performed only support roles, working on porting The Division 2 to the Google Stadia platform, the mobile project Gwen’s Getaway (closed in late 2024), and assisting with Star Wars Outlaws for the Switch 2 console. Currently, the studio has no major original projects in development.
Restructuring in Singapore and Overall Scale
Alongside the potential closure of the Finnish branch, Ubisoft is preparing for optimization at its Singapore unit. Ubisoft Singapore, which has a rich history of working on Assassin’s Creed, as well as leading the creation of Skull and Bones and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, is set to reduce its workforce by 70 employees. This move is explained by the need to optimize operational costs.
Contradictory Data
There are discrepancies in the public domain regarding the total number of affected employees. While reports on specific studios indicate a figure of 52 people for RedLynx and 70 for Singapore (totaling 122), some industry outlets emphasize that the process in Finland requires mandatory legal consultations, which may alter the final numbers. It is worth noting that back in October 2025, Ubisoft management announced intentions to cut 60 people at RedLynx, suggesting a long-term strategy of gradually phasing out the office.
Outlook and Legal Status
As of now, all of Ubisoft's plans remain in the discussion stage. According to Finnish law, the closure of a company requires a mandatory negotiation process with employee representatives. Until these consultations are concluded, the official termination of RedLynx’s operations is not legally finalized. The market awaits a definitive decision that will determine the fate of the veteran development team.
