Po data insider Jeff Grubb, Ubisoft already tried to propose sale and merger deals to other similar companies in the industry, but was not successful.
Grubb reports that such proposals caused only “laughter” among market representatives – the company itself became too “cumbersome”. Its strong point was a special development structure, which has now become a problem.
The insider believes that Ubisoft needs to try to get through the difficult period by retaining employees, and not reducing them for the sake of potential sales deals. However, the prospects, according to Grubb, the studio is still grim.
Recent announcement of three game cancellations and sixth postponing Skull and Bones just caused a drop in Ubisoft shares, which amounted to about 10%. In addition, according to media reports, layoffs and layoffs have already taken place in the company.
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