007 First Light studio IOI unexpectedly facing layoffs, as Xbox pulls funding for the Project Fantasy RPG it's been making for several years
… The restructuring is expected to begin 6th July, Bloomberg notes. …
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Tomb Raider studio hit with fourth round of layoffs in 12 months, but remake and Catalyst development continues
… This week's layoffs follow earlier layoffs at the studio in November , August and March of last year. …
Ubisoft will soon shut down two of its studios, and around 380 people are expected to lose their jobs, according to new information
… This is the third round of layoffs at Ubisoft so far this year. …
Deus Ex developer Eidos Montréal announces mass job cuts, alongside departure of studio head David Anfossi
… Eidos-Montréal is not the only studio to announce layoffs in recent weeks. …
MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy reportedly lays off around 170 more employees following story campaign update inspired by alleged sabotage
… Kotaku shared the news, claiming "sources familiar with the restructuring" have confirmed "that roughly 170 members at the studio have been affected by the layoffs, bringing the total number of staff at the studio down to somewhere around 80 employees". …
As we brace for more layoffs, Microsoft reportedly stops Game Pass deals for third-parties, and the question is 'for how long'?
… Presumably it's doing this while restructuring Xbox, as it's reported to be doing , but will it open the cheque book again after? …
Ubisoft reportedly shrinks Tom Clancy studio Red Storm Entertainment, laying off 105 staff
… These cuts come as major cancellations and layoffs are being made at Ubisoft. …
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth still manages to feel like a miracle on Switch 2, even with a bit of texture pop-in and some rough edges
… Between layoffs , peculiar restructuring plans , and a penchant for chasing the hottest controversial flavour of the month , there are many reasons to be sceptical of one of Japan's biggest publishers in 2026. …