Ubisoft Condemns Abuse Allegations at Former Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio

Brandoville Studios, an Indonesian outsourcing partner, faces severe abuse claims involving physical, mental, and financial mistreatment of employees from 2019 to its closure in 2024.

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.