Ubisoft Montreal

Ubisoft Montreal is a Canadian video game development studio based in Montreal, Quebec, and a subsidiary of Ubisoft.

Ubisoft Montreal is a Canadian video game development studio based in Montreal, Quebec, and a subsidiary of Ubisoft. Founded in 1997, it is known for developing major franchises including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Rainbow Six, Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, and For Honor. As one of the world's largest game development studios, it employs over 4,000 staff and is a major employer in the Canadian video game industry.

History

Ubisoft Montreal was established in 1997 during Ubisoft’s expansion beyond France, with support from government subsidies aimed at creating multimedia jobs in Montreal. The studio initially worked on smaller projects before becoming known for major franchise titles in the early 2000s.

Major games and franchises

The studio became widely recognized for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, then went on to lead development on or contribute significantly to several of Ubisoft’s best-known series. Its work includes Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Rainbow Six, and For Honor.

Size and role within Ubisoft

Ubisoft Montreal has grown into one of Ubisoft’s largest and most important development studios. Sources describe it as one of the largest game development studios in the world, with more than 4,000 employees reported in recent years.