Ubisoft has proposed closing Finnish developer RedLynx, the studio behind the Trials motorcycle-racing series, while cutting 70 positions at Ubisoft Singapore. The moves form part of the publisher’s latest restructuring effort.
The proposed RedLynx closure could affect up to 52 positions, subject to Finland’s local change-negotiation process. At Ubisoft Singapore, 70 roles have been impacted to align the studio with upcoming production needs, although the Singapore operation remains part of Ubisoft’s global production organisation. The details came from a leaked Ubisoft statement, with further reporting available from Eurogamer.
Singapore cuts affect the Black Flag remake team
Ubisoft Singapore most recently worked on Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The game received critical praise, sold more than 3 million copies in its first week and reached 99,000 concurrent players on Steam, making it the biggest debut in the franchise’s history.
The studio previously contributed to Skull and Bones, the pirate game known for a lengthy and troubled development cycle. Ubisoft said it values the contributions of both affected teams and will support staff through the process with care and respect.
RedLynx’s 26-year history
RedLynx was founded in 2000 and has worked on more than 30 titles. Its first release was Trials, a browser-based motorcycle trials game, followed by Trials 2. The developer gained a wider audience with Trials HD on Xbox 360 in 2009.
The series blends motorcycle handling with precision platforming and puzzle-like courses. Players must control the throttle, balance and bike angle to negotiate difficult terrain. Trials HD launched as part of the second Xbox Live Summer of Arcade and sold more than 2 million copies.
Ubisoft acquired RedLynx in 2011. Under the publisher, the studio released Trials Evolution, Trials Fusion and Trials Rising. Released in 2019, Trials Rising remains RedLynx’s last major release. More information is available in this Trials Rising reference.
In October 2025, Ubisoft announced plans to cut up to 60 RedLynx jobs and shift the remaining staff towards mobile development. Since then, the studio worked on a Stadia port of The Division 2, released the mobile game Gwen’s Getaway and supported 2025’s Star Wars: Outlaws.
Ubisoft’s broader restructuring continues
The RedLynx proposal and Singapore layoffs follow several major changes at Ubisoft. In March 2025, the company placed several major franchises—including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six—into a separate entity backed by Tencent. Ubisoft also recently announced the closure of its Rainbow Six mobile game.
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