Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced studio Ubisoft Barcelona strikes to protest 51 staff being laid off

Employees at Ubisoft Barcelona have commenced a three-day strike to protest the publisher's plans to lay off 51 staff members. According to a report by Video Games Chronicle, the industrial action began on July 14, 2026, and is organized by the Coordinadora Sindical del Videojuego (CSVI) union.

The walkout occurs as formal negotiations regarding the proposed redundancies remain ongoing between employee representatives and management.

Protesting Redundancies Amid Studio Success

Ubisoft Barcelona is recognized for its development contributions to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, where the studio reportedly worked on the game's underwater exploration sections. The decision to cut dozens of positions following the project's release has drawn sharp criticism from local labor groups.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the union CGT Catalunya expressed strong opposition to the layoffs, linking the cuts to the game's reception. As reported by Video Games Chronicle, the union stated:

"Ubisoft Barcelona goes on strike. The company wants to layoff 51 #ACResynced developers after game success. 🏴 No to ERE (redundancies) in Ubisoft Barcelona!"

Ongoing Labor Negotiations

The three-day strike is designed to pressure Ubisoft management during the active consultation window for the collective redundancy procedure, known in Spain as an ERE (Expediente de Regulación de Empleo). These legal proceedings require companies to undergo a negotiation period with union representatives before finalizing mass layoffs.

By striking during these talks, the CSVI and participating developers aim to protect the affected roles and challenge the necessity of the job cuts. Ubisoft has not yet publicly detailed the exact timeline for when the proposed layoffs would take effect if negotiations fail to yield an alternative agreement.

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