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"As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs, we are proposing the consolidation of the ongoing management of the Hungry Shark franchise at our Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile studio, which already oversees a portion of it," Ubisoft said in a statement.

"In this context and following UK regulations, we are engaging in consultations with our Ubisoft London team regarding the proposed closure of the studio, which would impact 54 positions. We are sincerely grateful to our colleagues in London for all their passionate contributions to making the franchise what it is today, and we are committed to supporting them throughout the process with the utmost consideration."

Hungry Shark developer Ubisoft London faces closure

Ubisoft plans to close its London mobile studio, best known for the Hungry Shark series. 54 positions are under threat …

www.gamesindustry.biz

 

[Elder Legend]

Not really surprised. They have way too many studios and are all over the place.

 

[T_T]

Huh the only mobile game I have installed.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

I hope everyone lands safely.

 

[TGO]

What did they do?
Fucked up remaking a game from 20 years ago and ended up putting the whole production on hold while another studio picks it up?