Employees at Ubisoft Montreal are pushing back against the company’s plan to require full-time in-person work, seeking to keep hybrid and remote work options. Unionized workers are resisting the return to 100% in-office arrangements, asking management to maintain the hybrid model that was in place before October 1st and to engage in discussions that balance the studio’s operational needs with the well-being of its staff. The employees argue that the hybrid model has proven effective, allowing for both in-person collaboration and focused individual work, while also cutting transportation costs and enabling staff to manage personal responsibilities. The mobilization is part of a larger unionization effort called "Ubisoft Workers of Montreal." Among the union’s demands is a policy that requires three days in the office annually, with no option for flexible days, and individualized accommodations negotiated with human resources. Employees emphasize their role in the company’s success, pointing to the record-breaking launch of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in 2020, which occurred while many were working remotely. Ubisoft Montreal, a key part of the larger Ubisoft company since its founding in 1997, currently employs more than 4,000 people as of January 2026. However, the studio has faced several challenges recently, including the cancellation of the remake of Prince of Persia: Les Sables du Temps after four years of development, citing "quality" concerns, and the cancellation of a confidential life simulation game called Alterra. Reports also indicate that the development of Assassin's Creed Hexe, a game set among witches, is experiencing delays and cuts. Management at Ubisoft Montreal has not yet officially responded to the employees’ movement, leaving the future of the hybrid work policy and the ongoing unionization efforts uncertain.