The Division developer Massive Entertainment is reportedly asked its staff to volunteer to be laid off, as the Swedish company plans to focus primarily on The Division franchise and the Snowdrop engine, leading to its decision to reduce its workforce.
Speaking in a statement posted on X, Massive Entertainment has revealed that it has introduced a “voluntary career transition program” as part of its restructuring plans, which it says will allow eligible team members to “take their next career step on their own terms” with the support of a financial and career assistance package.
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As part of our ongoing evolution and long-term planning, we have recently realigned our teams and resources to strengthen our roadmap, ensuring our continued focus on The Division franchise and the technologies, including Snowdrop and Ubisoft Connect, that power our games.
To support this transition responsibly, we introduced a voluntary career transition program, giving eligible team members the opportunity to take their next career step on their own terms, supported by a comprehensive package that includes financial and career assistance.
Massive Entertainment remains fully committed to our roadmap and to creating great experiences for players around the world, including The Division 2, The Division 2: Survivors, The Division Resurgence, and The Division 3. These projects continue with strength, focus, and ambition, and we look forward to sharing more in the future.
In related Ubisoft news, its new Tencent-backed subsidiary, Vantage Studios, kicked off full operations earlier this month, and will oversee major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed. On the subject of that series, Marc-Alexis Coté, head of the Assassin’s Creed brand, has now departed Ubisoft and later clarified that it was not his decision to walk away from the company.
[Source – Massive Entertainment via VGC]