Massive Entertainment Expands to Oversee Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon
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Ubisoft has appointed Massive Entertainment as the governing studio for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon franchises, alongside a new original game titled March of Giants. This move is part of a larger restructuring effort that has included significant layoffs across the company.
Expansion of Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft has officially expanded the scope of its Swedish studio, Massive Entertainment, which is known for titles such as The Division series, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Massive is now responsible for overseeing the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon franchises as part of Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring efforts.
New Leadership
Christoph Hartmann, who became the general manager of Ubisoft's Creative House 2 earlier this year, has taken on the role of general manager at Massive Entertainment. Hartmann stated that consolidating the teams across various locations—including Montréal, Paris, Sweden, and Toronto—will enhance creativity and expertise, paving the way for the next generation of these iconic franchises and new IPs.
New Game Announcement
Massive Entertainment revealed that it is working on a new original game titled March of Giants. However, no further details have been disclosed about this project.
Context of Restructuring
This expansion is part of a broader reorganization at Ubisoft, which has included the establishment of Vantage Studios to oversee major brands like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry. The restructuring has led to multiple rounds of layoffs across various Ubisoft studios, totaling 380 staff reductions in recent months, including closures of studios in Halifax and Stockholm, and layoffs at Ubisoft Abu Dhabi, Redlynx, and others.