Ubisoft confirms 55-role cuts at Massive and Ubisoft Stockholm, Division 3 ongoing

Ubisoft has confirmed a proposed organisational restructure that will impact roughly 55 roles across its Swedish operations, including Malmö’s Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. The company framed the changes as structural and forward-looking measures meant to align teams with its current priorities, rather than as performance-related dismissals.

The decision followed a voluntary leave and voluntary career transition programme launched in late 2025 that did not deliver the staffing reductions the company intended. Ubisoft said it will proceed with the proposed reductions after that programme fell short of targets, and that it intends to support impacted employees through local processes and applicable employment rules. The announcement was made public on January 13, 2026.

For players and the wider development community, two immediate points matter. First, Massive will continue working on The Division franchise, including ongoing development of The Division 3 and other projects on its roadmap. That preserves continuity for a flagship live-service franchise with a committed player base. Second, the cuts add to a recent string of cost adjustments across Ubisoft, including an earlier studio closure in Halifax, and signal continued organisational tightening that could reshape the company’s project timelines and staffing patterns.

Community-level effects will vary. For online players, core live-service support for major franchises is expected to continue, but the cadence of updates, features, and cross-platform initiatives may be susceptible to reprioritisation as internal teams shift. For local developers and contractors in Sweden, the reductions tighten an already competitive regional market and could increase the flow of experienced talent available for hire. For staff at Ubisoft and other studios, the situation underscores the importance of staying connected to official channels for information on internal programmes, severance, and placement assistance.

The restructure also has practical implications for how fans interpret roadmaps and teasers. With the studio emphasising structural realignment rather than project cancellation, expect communication about The Division 3 to focus on milestones and deliverables while the company manages internal changes.

This story matters because it affects not just employment in two Swedish studios but the pacing and support of a major live-service franchise many players follow closely. Keep an eye on Ubisoft’s official channels for concrete scheduling updates and patch notes as teams complete the transition, and watch local hiring markets if you are a developer or contractor seeking new opportunities.