Video game maker Ubisoft cuts jobs, sparks strike

Assassin's Creed Unity A visitor dressed with a costume of Dorian Arno, a character from "Assassin's Creed Unity" poses in front of a Ubisoft logo during the Paris Games week, a trade fair for video games on October 29, 2015 in Paris, France. Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images

Ubisoft, the video game publisher of Assassin’s Creed, faced backlash from labor unions in France due to restructuring plans announced on Jan 21.

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The company aimed for a reset to boost cash generation, leading to outrage among workers.

Ubisoft planned to cut 200 positions at its France headquarters, sparking a multi-day strike.

Despite investor support, workers protested the changes, including the discontinuation of 6 games to focus on quality and long-term value creation.

Ubisoft’s reorganization aims to reduce costs and enhance game quality, with upcoming releases like Rainbow Six Mobile and Division Resurgence.

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