Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam conducts layoffs
… The layoffs come after studio management was accused of harassment and forced crunch last fall. …
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2K makes layoffs at Project Ethos developer 31st Union
… The number of layoffs has not been confirmed by 2K or parent company Take-Two Interactive. The news continues a period of tumult for the studio, which laid off a " small number " of employees in January 2024. …
Report: WWE 2K26 dev Visual Concepts is laying off staff
… Read more about: Top Stories Layoffs & Studio Closures About the Author Diego Argüello Contributing Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Diego Nicolás Argüello is a freelance journalist and critic from Argentina. …
Embracer chairman: Cost control 'does not get enough respect'
… In an open letter to investors discussing the news , Wingefors commented on the tidal wave of layoffs and studio closures at the company that followed the collapse of a $2 billion investment allegedly by Saudi Arabia-owned Savvy Games Group back in 2023. …
Ubisoft eliminates 93 roles in San Francisco
… Read more about: Ubisoft Layoffs & Studio Closures Top Stories About the Author Danielle Riendeau Editor-in-Chief, GameDeveloper.com Danielle is the editor-in-chief of Game Developer, with previous editorial posts at Fanbyte, VICE, and Polygon. …
Report: VR studio Survios has laid off the bulk of its dev team
… Read more about: Top Stories Layoffs & Studio Closures About the Author Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. …
Layoffs imminent at Bungie and GTA VI still on track for November
… Sources told Bloomberg the studio intends to focus on Marathon as opposed to commencing production on Destiny 3 , meaning layoffs are imminent. …
Report: Multiple Xbox game studios negotiating to avoid closure
… Related: Playstack CEO pledges to be 'mindful' about growth after majority takeover Read more about: Top Stories Xbox Layoffs & Studio Closures About the Author Bryant Francis Senior Editor, GameDeveloper.com Bryant Francis is a writer, journalist, and narrative designer based in Boston, MA. …
Embracer-owned VR developer Vertigo Games closes Amsterdam studio
… Since then, Embracer has become the standard bearer for industry layoffs after spending years shuttering and divesting studios. cancelling projects, and eliminating thousands of jobs. …
Last Flag dev Night Street Games is laying off staff
… Game Developer has contacted Night Street Games for more information on the layoffs. Read more about: Layoffs & Studio Closures Top Stories About the Author Diego Argüello Contributing Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Diego Nicolás Argüello is a freelance journalist and critic from Argentina. …