Ubisoft’s Strike Crisis: Cancellations, Layoffs, and the Future of Assassin’s Creed

A massive shakeup is hitting the French gaming giant Ubisoft. With six games canceled–including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake–and 200 layoffs looming at their Paris headquarters, the French video game makers union is officially calling for a strike. We break down the impact on upcoming titles, the closure of international studios, and what this means for the future of mega-franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division.