Ubisoft Barcelona's staff are on the brink of a three-day strike, protesting against the sudden and brutal decision to lay off 51 employees. This move comes as a shock, especially considering the studio's recent success with the release of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which sold 2 million copies on its first day. The team behind the underwater levels of the game, led by tech and gameplay animator Manel Cota, is now facing the prospect of unemployment. The strike, organized by the Coordinadora Sindical del Videojuego (CSVI) union, is a desperate attempt to save jobs and secure a better future for the studio. The workers are demanding the cancellation of the layoffs, stronger job security guarantees, the return of remote working policies, and promotions and salary increases that were previously promised. The situation highlights the stark contrast between the studio's commercial success and the harsh reality of job losses. It also raises questions about the company's strategic shift and the impact of restructuring on its employees. As the strike continues, the future of Ubisoft Barcelona hangs in the balance, leaving the industry to wonder what the consequences of this decision will be.
