Employees at Ubisoft Barcelona have gone on strike to protest proposed layoffs, with one staff member describing the company's offer as a 'very bad offer that goes below any reasonable standard.' The strike, reported on July 16, 2026, highlights growing tensions at the studio.
According to verified reports, the proposed layoffs are part of a broader restructuring at Ubisoft. The employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that the terms offered to affected workers are inadequate, though specific details of the offer have not been disclosed.
Ubisoft has not yet publicly commented on the strike or the specific allegations. The company has faced multiple rounds of layoffs in recent years as part of cost-cutting measures across the gaming industry.
The strike at Ubisoft Barcelona is the latest in a series of labor actions in the video game sector, where workers have increasingly organized to demand better conditions and severance packages.
