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The latest Strike coverage curated for game developers.

King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall

Game Developer reports that unionized King employees are preparing to strike on September 25 after collective agreement talks stalled. The Candy Crush studio’s workers say the impasse could still be …

News Game Developer · 3 days, 15 hours ago
King workers to strike in Sweden following rejection of collective bargaining agreement

GamesIndustry.biz reports that King workers in Sweden are heading toward strike action after union leaders rejected the studio’s proposed collective bargaining agreement. If mediation fails, the walkout is set for …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 days, 17 hours ago
Spanish union calls for ongoing strike action at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona

Workers at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona have escalated their labor dispute, with a Spanish union calling for ongoing strike action after management failed to respond. The strike was communicated in early …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced crosses 2 million in sales as studio strikes over proposed layoffs

Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced topped 2 million sales in its first 24 hours, a strong launch by any metric. The win lands at the same time Ubisoft …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
Ubisoft Barcelona strikes over proposed layoffs

Ubisoft Barcelona workers are walking out over proposed layoffs, with strikes set for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons over the next couple of weeks. For dev teams, this is another reminder …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ubisoft Barcelona staff go on strike over 51 staff being laid off

Ubisoft Barcelona staff are striking over proposed layoffs that would cut 51 jobs, with walkouts planned on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons through July 17. The union is pushing for job …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic Dream

French union STJV is calling a national strike outside Quantic Dream in Paris later this week, citing ongoing layoffs and instability. For devs, this is another sign that studio-level turbulence …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 4 weeks ago
At least 1,200 Ubisoft workers strike in response to recent restructuring

Over 1,200 Ubisoft workers have initiated a strike against recent restructuring efforts, highlighting significant unrest within the company. This situation could impact various roles, particularly in development and creative teams, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 1 week ago
Ubisoft unions call for four-day strike: "It is time for management to understand that they cannot do whatever they want"

Ubisoft unions are initiating a four-day strike to demand better treatment from management. This unprecedented action highlights the growing discontent among developers regarding workplace conditions. The strike aims to unify …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
'We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike

Ubisoft unions in France are organizing a mass walkout in February due to cost-cutting measures and a mandatory return-to-office policy. This strike could significantly impact developers across various roles, particularly …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 3 weeks ago