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Ubisoft Shuts Down Red Storm's Development Division: 105 Jobs Cut, Studio Becomes Support Team
Ubisoft has shut down the game development division of veteran studio Red Storm Entertainment, cutting approximately 105 jobs. Founded in 1996 and part of Ubisoft since 2000, Red Storm contributed to at least ten projects, including Rainbow Six Siege, Ghost Recon, and The Division. Moving forward, the studio will operate solely as a support unit for IT and the Snowdrop engine. The move is part of Ubisoft’s broader cost-cutting strategy to streamline operations and improve financial efficiency.
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake and Announces Major Franchise Overhaul
Ubisoft has officially confirmed the remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, and released first artwork. The game will modernize the pirate adventure with updated graphics and gameplay systems. Additionally, the combat system of Assassin's Creed Hexe is being overhauled during late development, with a likely 2027 launch. Ubisoft also announced a free 60-FPS patch for Assassin's Creed Unity on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, set for March 5, 2026, as part of a broader strategy to revitalize the franchise.