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Ubisoft Employees Strike Over Remote Work and Pay Disputes

The three-day strike highlights growing tensions as Ubisoft grapples with financial struggles and rumors of a potential acquisition.

  • Over 700 Ubisoft employees in France are striking against mandatory office attendance and stagnant wages.
  • The strike follows a September announcement requiring at least three days of in-office work, reversing previous remote work policies.
  • Ubisoft is facing significant financial challenges, including poor sales, a 40% drop in stock value, and delayed game releases.
  • Rumors of a potential acquisition by Chinese tech giant Tencent are adding to the company's uncertainty.
  • Unions criticize the lack of dialogue with management, warning of potential staff departures and disruptions in game production.
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