🗓️ Date : October 10, 2025
📍 Event : Official statement from RedLynx / Ubisoft
Ubisoft has announced a proposed restructuring plan that could lead to up to 60 layoffs at RedLynx, the Finland-based studio best known for the Trials series. The announcement was published via an official statement on RedLynx’s website and is part of Ubisoft’s broader global strategy to simplify operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across its worldwide studio network.
According to the statement, the proposal will first be discussed with employees through collective negotiations, as required under Finnish labor law. While no final decision has been made yet, Ubisoft has confirmed that, if approved, the plan would result in the reduction of a maximum of 60 positions, primarily affecting production and administrative roles.
A key element of the proposal is a strategic shift in RedLynx’s focus. The studio would move away from being a multi-format developer and instead specialize in “small screen” development, meaning mobile platforms. RedLynx is currently leading development on two unannounced mobile games, which would become central to its future direction.
Ubisoft argues that this transition would allow RedLynx to better optimize its resources and position itself for long-term, sustainable success.
“This proposal reflects difficult choices we may need to make, and it comes after careful consideration,” said Celine Pasula, Managing Director of Ubisoft RedLynx. “We recognize the weight of this announcement and want to acknowledge the impact this proposal may have on individuals and teams.”
She added that Ubisoft believes RedLynx would still play an important role in the company’s future, particularly by driving technical excellence on mobile devices and strengthening Ubisoft’s cross- and multi-platform capabilities on small screens, with the goal of expanding its audience reach.
Founded in 2000, RedLynx originally operated as a small independent studio focused on mobile and browser games, before gaining widespread recognition with the success of Trials HD on Xbox 360. Ubisoft acquired the studio in 2011, after which RedLynx went on to develop five additional Trials titles, the most recent being Trials Rising in 2019.
In recent years, the studio has increasingly contributed to other Ubisoft projects. This includes collaboration with teams working on the Snowdrop engine, as well as providing support to Massive Entertainment on the Switch 2 port of Star Wars Outlaws.
While the outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain, the announcement marks a significant moment for RedLynx, a studio closely tied to the history and identity of the Trials franchise.