Bethesda Game Studios Montreal Location is Unionizing

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal's recent unionization bid highlights the ongoing instability within the video game industry. The past year and a half has seen widespread layoffs and studio closures, even affecting seemingly successful entities, leaving developers and fans alike questioning job security.

Beyond layoffs, the industry grapples with issues such as crunch time, discrimination, and inadequate compensation. Unionization is increasingly viewed as a potential solution. Vodeo Games' 2021 unionization marked a significant first in North American gaming, and this trend appears to be gaining momentum.

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal's announcement, shared via social media, details their application for certification with the Quebec Labour Board, aiming to unionize under the Canadian Communications Workers of America (CWA). This move follows Xbox's recent closure of four other Bethesda studios, fueling speculation and prompting calls for transparency.

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal Unionization Announcement

The abrupt closure of studios like Tango Gameworks (developers of Hi-Fi Rush) has left gamers demanding answers from Xbox. While executives have been tight-lipped, hints suggest Shinji Mikami's departure played a role, despite efforts to prevent such an outcome.

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal's unionization reflects a desire for greater job security and improved working conditions. CWA Canada has publicly congratulated the studio, expressing eagerness for collaboration. Bethesda Game Studios Montreal hopes their action will encourage other developers to advocate for better worker rights within the industry.