Ubisoft is preparing for a massive structural overhaul that will see several of its studios close their doors over the next three years. The bombshell dropped during Wednesday's financial call, where executives outlined a strategy to move away from their sprawling network of independent satellites. Instead, the publisher is consolidating its resources into five centralized "Creative Houses." This pivot aims to streamline production and cut overhead, but it signals a painful period of transition for hundreds of developers globally. Ubisoft claims this will "refocus" their business on key franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, but the human cost of this efficiency drive is expected to be significant as the company tightens its belt.