The wave of restructuring across the gaming industry continues, and this time it affects one of Ubisoft’s long-standing studios. Ubisoft has officially decided to stop game development activities at Red Storm Entertainment, a studio closely associated with the Tom Clancy brand.
As part of this decision, around 105 employees have been laid off, marking a significant shift for the studio. Despite this, Red Storm is not being completely shut down. Instead, it will continue operating in a different capacity within Ubisoft.
Going forward, the studio will focus on support roles, including contributions to internal technologies like the Snowdrop engine, as well as broader technical and infrastructure support across Ubisoft projects.
Founded in the late 1990s by author Tom Clancy, Red Storm played a key role in the early development of major franchises such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon. Over the years, the studio became an important part of Ubisoft’s shooter portfolio.
In more recent years, however, Red Storm shifted away from leading major AAA titles, instead contributing to smaller-scale or experimental projects, including VR-focused experiences. Some of its recent projects were also canceled, reflecting broader changes within Ubisoft’s development strategy.
The decision to end game development at the studio appears to be part of Ubisoft’s wider effort to streamline operations, reduce costs, and reorganize its internal structure.
While the Red Storm name will remain within Ubisoft, this move effectively brings an end to its role as a dedicated game development studio. Do you think Ubisoft is making the right call with these restructuring decisions, or is the industry losing another important development studio?
Is Red Storm Entertainment closing completely?
No. The studio will remain open but will no longer develop games.
Why did Ubisoft make this decision?
It is part of a broader restructuring and cost-reduction strategy.
