France - Unions call for strike at game producer - January 31, 2026

Video game producer Ubisoft is facing a major labour dispute, after five unions called for a three-day international strike across the company in February 2026. The move follows a sweeping restructuring plan that includes cancelled games, studio closures, job cuts, and a full-time return to office mandate that has drawn strong backlash from staff. This is not the first time that tensions have flared between Ubisoft management and employee representatives, but the latest action widens the scope beyond a single studio or city.

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