According to a new statement from a Ubisoft spokesperson provided to IGN, the company has confirmed that 40 employees have been laid off at Ubisoft Toronto. Despite the layoffs, development of the upcoming Splinter Cell game remains unaffected.
“Following the recent announcement of the final phase of Ubisoft’s global cost-savings plan and the discontinuation of projects, Ubisoft Toronto will be reducing its workforce by 40 roles,” the spokesperson said. “This decision was not taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the talent, dedication, or contributions of the individuals affected. Our priority now is to support them through this transition with comprehensive severance packages and robust career placement assistance.”
“The Toronto studio continues development on the Splinter Cell game and serves as a co-development partner on Rainbow Six, along with supporting additional co-development projects,” the spokesperson added.
According to a report from Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson back in September, Splinter Cell Remake are scheduled to launch sometime between 2026 and 2027. The publisher notably confirmed earlier this year that the next Ghost recon is in development. However, it’s worth noting Ubisoft has yet to confirm any release windows for these titles so these claims should be taken with a grain of salt. According to a scriptwriter job listing back in 2022, the upcoming Splinter Cell remake will have “new-generation visuals and gameplay” while retaining the “spirit” of the earlier games. A previous rumor from the same publication also claimed it may launch in 2026.
