Ubisoft Reportedly Closes Its Russian Office

This report examines conflicting accounts regarding the status of Ubisoft’s operations in Russia, specifically addressing rumors of a total office closure in November 2022. The primary focus is on the potential termination of a physical presence that had been established in Moscow in 2014 to oversee regional logistics, game localization, and esports initiatives, such as Rainbow Six Siege tournaments.

The initial claims of a complete corporate exit originated from a prominent Russian social media community for game collectors, which cited anonymous former employees. These reports suggested that the closure marked the final step in a withdrawal process that began earlier in 2022, following the company's decision to suspend game sales in the region on March 7 in response to the conflict in Ukraine.

However, the narrative remains unverified by official corporate channels. Ubisoft has explicitly denied the reports of a formal office closure, characterizing the information as rumors and declining to provide further elaboration. Furthermore, external stakeholders, including local esports teams, have reported receiving no official communication from the publisher regarding a cessation of operations. Consequently, while the company has significantly curtailed its commercial activities within the Russian market, the status of its physical office remains a subject of industry speculation rather than confirmed fact.