Overview

• Brandoville Studios, which supported Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows, is accused of severe workplace abuse, including forced physical punishments and financial exploitation.
• Former employees allege extreme mistreatment, including being forced to slap themselves, work without proper rest, and participate in religious practices against their will.
• One employee reported being overworked during pregnancy, leading to the premature birth and death of her child, while others reported financial coercion and withheld wages.
• Ubisoft expressed being 'deeply disturbed' by the allegations but faces criticism for inadequate oversight of its outsourcing partners.
• Brandoville, which closed in 2024, is now under police investigation in Indonesia, with evidence from former employees sparking calls for better protections for outsourced workers.