Ubisoft Toronto saw its workforce reduced by 40 roles, said a spokesperson, while work on Splinter Cell and Rainbow Six continues.
Now live, the update finally adds every single last detail you need to know about your damage, including assassination techniques.
Snake arrives as part of Year 11 Season 1, dubbed Operation Silent Hunt, and is armed with his signature weapons and Soliton Radar.
Other reported cancellations include Project Crest, a World War 2 extraction shooter, and Project Aether, which is now a different project.
Allegedly set to launch this March before getting delayed to next year, Ubisoft may finally reveal the long-awaited remake this Spring.
Players can also delve into over 50 minutes of interviews with the original development team, with concept art, sketches, and more.
Things aren't as financially bad as they seem over at Ubisoft, with a relatively strong quarter thanks to the Assassin Brotherhood.
"It seems clear to us that Yves Guillemot has no knowledge or understanding of his company or its employees," said a union rep.
It is worth noting that these diverse list of games have been listed alphabetically, and Microsoft has not provided any sales figures.
Jordan Mechner wrote about how this kind of project cancellation after years can often be a "brutal experience" for developers.
In an interview, Michel Ansel spoke fondly about the original platformer, noting that it still holds up quite well even today.
Reliable leaker Shinobi602 has noted that Ubisoft isn't "holding back" the remake, and that it has set release and reveal dates.
The project was reportedly cancelled in light of Ubisoft's corporate restructuring and Vantage Studios deeming it too expensive.
The union representatives have noted that there has been a lack of trust between leadership and employees from as far back as 2020.
The press kit included a full-sized replica of the Dagger of Time from the cancelled remake, indicating that it was close to release.
The $49.99 edition includes the base game, all paid expansions, several cosmetic packs, and a complete lack of graphical upgrades.
In a statement, Ubisoft has said that David Michaud-Cromp had breached the company-wide code of conduct, leading to disciplinary action.
"I don't know a single colleague who likes Invictus," says a developer on the project, who reportedly spoke to leaker @xj0nathan.
Fawzi Mesmar also expressed sadness about many of the projects at Ubisoft getting cancelled as part of its organizational overhaul.
The legend himself is coming to Ubisoft's competitive tactical shooter in Year 11 with a full reveal slated for February 15th.
