Hasbro Celebrates Official Opening of Wizards of the Coast Studios in Montréal

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Hasbro Celebrates Official Opening of Wizards of the Coast Studios in MontréalAuthor of the article:MONTRÉAL, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hasbro, Inc. today celebrates the official opening of its new studio, Wizards of the Coast Studios Inc., with an event welcoming employees, partners, media and local officials to the company’s new downtown Montréal office.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe new hub will focus on developing new content for the Dungeons & Dragons franchise and supporting Wizards of the Coast’s growing digital games portfolio, bringing together teams across game development and other areas within the organization.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Montréal is where my own career in games began, so opening the doors of this studio means a great deal to me personally, and it means even more for what it represents for the future,” said Dan Ayoub, Senior Vice President, Head of Dungeons & Dragons and Head of Wizards of the Coast Canada, Hasbro. “This studio will grow to be the largest concentration of video game talent at Hasbro, built on one of the world’s deepest game development ecosystems. We’re here to create the next generation of digital game titles, and to do it with the incredible talent this city has to offer.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againWizards of the Coast has been active in Greater Montréal’s gaming ecosystem since 2019, through its acquisition of Invoke Studios, and the expansion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in the Montréal gaming sector. With this opening, Montréal joins the roster of major Hasbro offices worldwide, each playing a role in the company’s creative pipeline, digital innovation, and operations. The project has been supported by Montréal International and Investissement Québec International.The 35,518-square-foot studio is planned to grow to approximately 200 employees by 2028, with specialized spaces including a dedicated gaming lounge.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.© 2026 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Media Contact: Ève Caron | Montréal International | eve.caron@mtlintl.comAbby Hodes | Hasbro, Inc. | communications@hasbro.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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