‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back
Quebec's video game industry is facing a period of instability as major studios like Bethesda implement layoffs amid a broader market restructuring. The sector is struggling with reduced investment and shifting consumer demand following the post-pandemic boom.
Why it matters
The layoffs reflect a wider trend of contraction in the global tech and gaming sectors as companies adjust to post-pandemic economic realities.
‘Not a fun time’: Quebec video game industry in limbo as studios cut back Christopher Reynolds Sun, July 12, 2026 at 8:36 p.m. EDT 6 min read Ubisoft offices are shown in Montreal, Thursday, May 16, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes - The Canadian Press MONTREAL — At 10:30 a.m. last Monday, about a dozen employees at Bethesda Game Studios in Montreal learned they would be laid off.
The article provides a factual account of industry layoffs and quotes relevant stakeholders.
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