It is time for the latest chapter of "How’s Ubisoft Doing Today?" Yesterday, XDefiant was put on a final timer. Today, the content of an internal message from Yves Guillemot became known, thanks to Tom Henderson.

The situation is messed up. Along with the game’s shutdown, two studios that worked on the project are also being closed, resulting in over 270 layoffs.

Yves Guillemot promised support for those losing their jobs, though specific details about what form this support would take remain unclear. He also noted that the decision to shut down the game was aligned with Ubisoft’s current strategy.

This strategy focuses on concentrating resources on profitable ongoing projects. Given Ubisoft's struggles, the closure of XDefiant seems to provide another talking point for shareholders who want to see Guillemot removed from his leadership position.

Guillemot added that he is actively seeking solutions to resolve Ubisoft’s challenges. He mentioned upcoming updates on progress with player engagement, which he claimed has been helped by titles like The Crew Motorfest and Star Wars Outlaws. Considering the latter’s underwhelming performance, this statement comes off as quite odd.

Overall, the situation is deeply troubling, to put it mildly. Losing a company as prominent as Ubisoft — despite its numerous missteps — would be a major blow to the gaming industry.

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