MSNBC reports today:
Electronic Arts, based in California, just sold its stake in the Montreuil-sous Bois, France-based company, Ubisoft. The partnership formed by the two companies who both develop, publish, and distribute entertainment software worldwide ended after a six year run. EA indicated a change in their strategic priorities. They want to "remain focused on growing our capability as a developer and distributor of online content and services."
Insider Gaming - "Ubisoft has cancelled yet another game, this time ending development on the Animal Crossing-inspired title Alterra."
HALIFAX (April 14, 2026) – Laid-off Ubisoft workers in Halifax have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a settlement with the video-game giant. The terms of the settlement, including the compensation employees will receive, is confidential.
I can't sit here and act like I know these workers financial situations. And I'm sure nobody wakes up WANTING to go to court. But for the sake of the industry, I wish some of these types of cases made it to trial.
Settlements allow companies to continue to do whatever abusive practices they do. While the trials (should the company lose) would actually force real changes for the better.
But again, I'm not in these workers shoes and I can understand them not wanting to risk it.
Two-day event includes exclusive reveals, trailers and playable games on show floor.
Sad how real news gets buried and flamebait reaches 1000 degrees around here. Good article.
I can't recall any recent Ubisoft game I liked. Maybe the last one was Rainbow Six: Vegas on PS3.
What exactly does this mean?
Ubisoft had a very poor showing at this years e3. I wonder if that contributed to the partnership termination.
As long as they keep releasing fun games, I'm happy.