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business20 hours ago

Ubisoft Lays Off 55 Across The Division Team and Stockholm Studio in 2026 Restructure

Ubisoft announced a 2026 restructuring that will cut 55 jobs across The Division developers, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Stockholm, following the Halifax studio closure. The layoffs come through an organizational restructuring and voluntary-leave program, and are described as forward-looking and structural rather than performance-related. Ubisoft says The Division will remain a global focus, continuing development of Snowdrop and Ubisoft Connect, and will pursue an unannounced tech project with a refined team. The affected employees will be informed and supported accordingly.

via Insider Gaming|
#business#layoffs#massive-entertainment
business1 day ago

Ubisoft trims 55 roles at Massive and Stockholm as restructuring continues

Ubisoft announced 55 job cuts across Massive Entertainment and its Stockholm studio as part of ongoing restructuring after last year’s voluntary redundancy program. Massive will continue work on The Division 2 content and a potential Division 3, while the broader reorganization signals a quieter, more centralized push across core franchises.

via Eurogamer|
#business#layoffs#massive-entertainment
gaming1 year ago

"Star Wars Outlaws: Unveiling the Criminal Underworld and Release Date"

Game Informer provides an exclusive hands-on preview of Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world action game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, where players take on the role of Kay Vess, a pickpocket-turned-thief navigating the criminal underworld. The game features a dense, busy city experience in Mirogana, a Pyke enclave, and introduces a Reputation System that affects interactions with criminal organizations. Players can choose their approach, whether stealthy or guns blazing, as they complete missions and navigate the criminal underworld, with the game set to release on August 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

via Game Informer|
#criminal-underworld#gaming#massive-entertainment
gaming1 year ago

"Star Wars Outlaws: Release Date Confirmed with New Story Trailer Teasing Criminal Underworld"

Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft released a story trailer for the highly anticipated action title, Star Wars Outlaws, revealing a release date of August 30. The game follows the story of Kay Vess, a pickpocket turned thief, and her partner Nix as they navigate the Star Wars underworld, encountering various criminal organizations and embarking on a heist across planets and moons such as Tatooine, Akiva, and Canto Bight. The game offers an open-world experience with orbital exploration, chases, and dogfights, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in three different editions.

via Game Informer|
#action#gaming#massive-entertainment
gaming2 years ago

Ubisoft silently reveals Tom Clancy's The Division 3

Ubisoft has announced that Tom Clancy's The Division 3 is currently in development at Massive Entertainment, the original developer of the first two games. Julian Gerighty, the creative director of Star Wars Outlaws, has become the executive producer for The Division franchise and will oversee all The Division games and products. The Division 2 underperformed commercially, but Ubisoft remains dedicated to the brand's longevity. A free-to-play spin-off called Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland is also set to release next year.

via IGN|
#game-development#gaming#julian-gerighty
gaming2 years ago

"Exploring 'Star Wars: Outlaws': Planets, Characters, and the Kyle Katarn Theory"

The developer of Star Wars: Outlaws, Massive Entertainment, revealed new details about the game's planets, characters, and exploration during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The game will feature various crime syndicates, including new ones, and players will have the opportunity to interact with iconic characters like Jabba the Hutt. The Ashiga Clan, based on the snowy planet Kijimi, will provide a unique gameplay challenge. The game will also introduce new planets like Toshara, inspired by East Africa, and Tatooine, allowing players to explore iconic locations like Mos Eisley. Additionally, the developers addressed a popular fan theory about the character Jaylen, clarifying that he is not Kyle Katarn. Star Wars: Outlaws is set to release in 2024 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S.

via Star Wars News Net|
#game-development#gaming#massive-entertainment
gaming2 years ago

"Star Wars Outlaws: Massive Handcrafted Planets, Perfect for Return of KOTOR Planet"

Ubisoft's upcoming single-player Star Wars game, "Star Wars Outlaws," will feature planets that are large enough to feel like a journey to traverse, even with high-speed vehicles. Each planet is handcrafted and not procedurally generated, with one planet being equivalent in size to two or three zones in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. The game will offer full freedom of approach, exclusive quests, and a Reputation system that affects access to quests and vendor prices. Players will have limited travel freedom, with set landing and take-off areas. The protagonist's alien companion, Nix, can be directed to perform various actions. The game is set between the Empire and Jedi eras and is scheduled for release in 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

via MP1st|
#gaming#massive-entertainment#open-world-game
gaming2 years ago

"Experience the Ultimate Scoundrel Adventure in Star Wars Outlaws"

Ubisoft has released a 10-minute gameplay trailer for Star Wars Outlaws during its Ubisoft Forward event. The game, developed by Massive Entertainment, features protagonist Kay Vess and her companion Nix sneaking through a criminal syndicate facility on the planet of Toshara. Combat revolves around a blaster pistol with different ammunition types, and players can traverse the game's world on a speeder bike or starship. Star Wars Outlaws will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC next year.

via Engadget|
#gameplay-trailer#gaming#massive-entertainment