🗓️ Date : October 14, 2026
📍 Event : Proposed studio closure and layoffs
Overview
On October 14, 2026, Ubisoft announced a proposal to close RedLynx, the Finnish studio best known for creating the Trials series. The proposal, which remains subject to Finland’s local change negotiation process, could affect up to 52 positions.
The announcement came alongside significant layoffs at Ubisoft Singapore, where 70 positions were affected as the company adjusts the studio to its upcoming production needs. Ubisoft stated that Singapore would remain an important part of its global production organization.
Ubisoft expressed appreciation for both teams and said it was committed to supporting affected employees throughout the process.
RedLynx and the Trials Series
Founded in Finland, RedLynx became internationally recognized for its physics-based motorcycle games, in which players navigate increasingly difficult obstacle courses requiring precision, balance, and careful control.
The studio achieved major success with titles such as Trials 2, Trials HD, and Trials Evolution. Following the success of Trials HD, Ubisoft acquired RedLynx in 2011.
The studio released Trials Rising in 2019, the last major standalone entry in the series. According to reporting by Eurogamer and IGN, RedLynx subsequently shifted towards a support role within Ubisoft. The company has not publicly provided a specific explanation for the proposed closure.
The Future of Trials
The potential closure raises questions about the future of the Trials franchise and the team responsible for its development over many years. Although the series has not received a new major standalone release since Trials Rising, its existing games and community have continued to form an important part of its legacy.
Antti Ilvessuo, one of the original creators of Trials, responded to the announcement by reflecting on the work accomplished at RedLynx. He explained that his own involvement with the studio had ended years earlier, but highlighted the enduring significance of the series.
He also referred to the ongoing mystery introduced in Trials Evolution in 2012, whose final chapter is set in 2113. His remarks suggested that the ideas embedded in the series could retain significance far beyond the period in which they were created.
Ilvessuo has since founded Channel 37, a separate studio developing The Last Caretaker, a survival and crafting game.
Ubisoft’s Wider Restructuring
The announcement comes amid a broader restructuring at Ubisoft, which has been reducing costs, reorganizing its operations, and refocusing development on a smaller selection of projects.
The changes have affected multiple studios and teams across the company. Ubisoft Singapore, the developer associated with Skull and Bones, was also affected by the latest cuts, with 70 positions impacted. According to GamesIndustry.biz, those positions represented approximately one-fifth of the studio’s workforce.
Despite these reductions, Ubisoft stated that Singapore would continue to play an important role in its global production organization.
A Significant Moment for the Trials Community
For the Trials community, the proposed closure of RedLynx marks an important moment in the history of the franchise. The studio helped establish the series as a distinctive name in physics-based platform gaming, with Trials HD and Trials Evolution becoming particularly memorable entries for many players.
The announcement does not, by itself, confirm that the Trials franchise is permanently discontinued. However, the potential closure of the studio most closely associated with the series leaves its future direction uncertain.
As Ubisoft continues its restructuring, RedLynx’s legacy remains tied to the games it created and the community that grew around them.
Ubisoft has finally succeeded in killing the game. RIP RedLynx.