Ubisoft Toronto lays off 40 staff as Splinter Cell remake continues in development

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Ubisoft confirmed 40 employees were laid off at its Toronto studio, which is working on the Splinter Cell remake. The company said the cuts were not a reflection of the impacted workers’ talents and will provide severance and career placement assistance. The remake is being developed from the ground up as a linear title, with Ubisoft Toronto continuing to contribute to other projects as the game remains in production.
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