Possible Hostage Situation Developing At Ubisoft Montreal

Police have identified no threat after a large-scale operation at Ubisoft Montreal that was rumored to be a hostage situation. Authorities are currently evacuating the building.

No threat has been identified for now. We are currently evacuating the building. #SPVM https://t.co/7g7eHU2B1T

— Police Montréal (@SPVM) November 13, 2020

The story gripped gaming media earlier today, after the Journal De Montreal and Ubisoft staff on Twitter reported a potential hostage situation. Ubisoft staff were rushed to the roof of the building, leading to concern from team members and onlookers on social media.

this is insane. this is my team on the roof. pic.twitter.com/xT12NpTALF

— Eric Pope (@MrPope) November 13, 2020

BREAKING – Dozens of people are being held hostage on the rooftop of the #Ubisoft building in #Montreal, Canada. pic.twitter.com/7qGBmnRv19

— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) November 13, 2020

Later that day, TVA Nouvelles reported that a caller had threatened to blow up the building unless given a $2 million ransom, but that the call was a "hoax." The call was reportedly made from inside the building. At the time of writing, there are no suspects in the case.