If you were around during the height of the 'Xbox Live Arcade' initiative, then you might have played a little game called Trials HD. It was a big part of the second 'Summer of Arcade' event when it launched in 2009, garnering positive reception and helping Finnish developer RedLynx produce several sequels, including Trials Evolution, Trials Fusion, and Trials Rising. Nintendo fans only received the latter entry on Switch, but the entire series is well worth playing, if you can.

Unfortunately, Ubisoft – having acquired RedLynx back in 2011 – has now proposed to close the studio down entirely as part of its ongoing restructuring (thanks, GamesIndustry). In a statement, the firm said:

"Today, we informed our teams of a proposal to close RedLynx in Finland, subject to the local change negotiation process, which would affect up to 52 positions."

In addition, further job losses are expected are Ubisoft Singapore, the lead developer behing Skull & Bones:

"At Ubisoft Singapore, 70 positions have been impacted to align the studio with upcoming production needs. The studio remains an important part of Ubisoft’s global production organization. We deeply value the contributions of both teams and recognize the impact this may have on our colleagues. We are committed to supporting our teams throughout this process and conducting it with care and respect."

RedLynx also worked on porting Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment, to the Switch 2, having previously been relegated to a support studio within Ubisoft following the launch of Trials Rising. While the game was critically-acclaimed, Ubisoft cut staff in 2025, with the team then confirming a shift over to mobile development.

Ubisoft's operating model now centres around five 'creative houses' following its restructuring announcement at the start of 2026. Six games were cancelled as part of the move, with the company confirming a focus on open-world games, live service, and player-facing generative AI.

What do you make of this latest development from Ubisoft? Did you play any of the Trials games? Let us know with a comment.