Ubisoft announces a major organizational, operational and portfolio reset to reclaim creative leadership and restore sustainable growth

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Ubisoft announces a comprehensive reset aimed at restoring creative leadership and sustainable growth amid a more selective AAA market. The strategy centers on three pillars: a new operating model, a refocused portfolio with an updated three‑year roadmap, and organizational rightsizing. The operating model introduces five Creative Houses—each genre‑focused, fully responsible for development, publishing, and financial performance—supported by a Creative Network of studios and shared Core Services. This structure is intended to accelerate decision‑making, deepen specialization in Open World Adventures and GaaS‑native experiences, and embed generative AI initiatives. Portfolio adjustments include discontinuing six titles that fail new quality thresholds, extending development timelines for seven games to meet higher standards, and reallocating resources toward high‑potential IPs such as “March of Giants.” These changes are expected to reduce net bookings for FY26 by roughly €330 million and push non‑IFRS EBIT into the negative, reflecting one‑off depreciation costs. Free cash flow is projected between –€400 million and –€500 million, with net debt rising to €150–250 million. Cost‑reduction efforts target a total fixed‑cost savings of approximately €500 million since FY22, with an accelerated €100 million cut already achieved by March 2026 and a further €200 million planned over the next two years, bringing fixed costs to about €1.25 billion by March 2028. The reset is set to take effect in early April, with a revised FY26–27 financial outlook to be released in May.

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