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technology22 days ago•5 min saved

Barcelona’s Dark Ritual Studios Forms to Focus on Craft, Not Scale

A group of ex-Ubisoft Barcelona developers led by Myles Kerwin launches Dark Ritual Studios in Barcelona to pursue a lean, experienced team with clear creative ownership and faster decision-making, embracing craftsmanship over scale. Their first game, Puzzle Mage, a dark fantasy PC title set for 2027, has funding secured and has already surpassed 1,000 Steam wishlists. The studio is evaluating self-publishing versus partnering with a publisher amid industry uncertainty.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#craftsmanship-over-scale #dark-ritual-studios #indie-development

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Resynced Assassin’s Creed release triggers 51 layoffs and union strike at Ubisoft Barcelona

After finishing Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft Barcelona plans to lay off 51 developers, prompting a three-day strike by the CSVI union (July 14–16, 2026). The union demands canceling the redundancies, stronger job security, up to 60% remote work, and the promotions and pay raises the team says were promised, as the studio reportedly refocuses on Rainbow Six projects.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Ubisoft Barcelona Lays Off 51 After Black Flag Resynced Work Wraps Up

Ubisoft Barcelona reportedly cut 51 staff after completing work on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, despite strong launch interest. Insiders claim project assignments were decided well ahead of completion, the Barcelona team was disbanded soon after, and a canceled launch event reflected broader concerns about workplace culture and workers’ rights.

via PlayStation Universe|

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news1 month ago•13 min saved

Black Flag Resynced Launch Shadowed by Ubisoft Barcelona Layoffs

Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches to strong reception, but Ubisoft Barcelona is hit by layoffs as part of broader restructuring, with about 51 employees set to lose their jobs by the end of July; unions have called for protections and remote-work concessions, and the Barcelona launch event was scaled down, though the remake is expected to be a solid seller in a weak year for Ubisoft.

via Kotaku|

#assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced #gaming-industry #layoffs

business1 month ago•41 min saved

Ubisoft Barcelona Shrinks Team by 51 After Black Flag Resynced Launch

Despite Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced drawing strong interest and a successful launch, Ubisoft Barcelona laid off 51 employees—many from the project—days after completing development. Insiders say layoffs were preplanned as Ubisoft reassigns teams to new projects well before current ones finish. The studio canceled its launch celebration and employees plan six strikes between June 30 and July 16 amid broader concerns about workplace conditions and workers’ rights in the company.

via Insider Gaming|

#assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced #business #labor-strikes