Ubisoft is moving to close RedLynx, its Finnish studio known for the 'Trials' series, while also initiating a major workforce reduction at Ubisoft Singapore.
| 📒 | - Ubisoft officially confirms proposal to close Finland's RedLynx studio on October 14 - Up to 52 positions at RedLynx expected to be affected following local labor negotiations in Finland - Ubisoft Singapore, lead developer of 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced', also cuts 70 positions |
Ubisoft officially confirmed on October 14 (local time) via media outlets including GamesIndustry.biz that it has notified employees at Helsinki-based RedLynx of a proposal to close the studio. The plan will undergo local consultation and negotiation procedures required under Finnish labor laws, and if finalized, up to 52 positions will be affected.
According to VGC, which first reported the news, Ubisoft decided to move toward shutting down RedLynx after reviewing active projects and long-term sustainability across its studio network. The decision reportedly stems from an internal assessment that RedLynx currently has no new assigned projects and that staff reductions alone would not be enough to sustain studio operations.
Founded in 2000 and acquired by Ubisoft in 2011, RedLynx built its reputation on the motorcycle stunt racing franchise 'Trials'. However, the studio has not released a major title since 'Trials Rising' in 2019, and in October 2025, it announced a restructuring plan affecting up to 60 roles aimed at shifting focus toward mobile games. Just one year later, the studio is now facing full closure.
On the same day, 70 positions were targeted for reduction at Ubisoft Singapore. Ubisoft stated, "These measures are intended to realign the studio's organization with upcoming production needs," adding, "Ubisoft Singapore will remain a key core hub in Ubisoft's global production network."
Ubisoft Singapore led development on the naval action title 'Skull and Bones', which launched in 2024 after years of delays. The studio subsequently served as the primary developer on the remake 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced', which released this past July and sold over 3.5 million copies in its first two weeks. However, following the completion of these major projects, the studio was unable to escape the impact of company-wide restructuring and cost-cutting measures.
