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Report: Sony cutting jobs at Visual Arts and Malaysia support studios
Report: Sony cutting jobs at Visual Arts and Malaysia support studios
PlayStation maker Sony is reportedly continuing a layoff spree that has resulted in widespread redundancies, project cancellations, and studio closures.
March 5, 2025
Studio Fizbin shutting down after Reignbreaker's mid-March release
Studio Fizbin shutting down after Reignbreaker's mid-March release
Fizbin, which also developed Say No! More and the Inner World duology, will close its doors after an 11-year run.
March 4, 2025
WB Games shuts down three internal studios, including Monolith and Player First
WB Games shuts down three internal studios, including Monolith and Player First
WB Games' struggles continue with the closures of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego.
Feb. 26, 2025
Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Games confirms layoffs amid industry 'turmoil'
The studio intends to reshape into small teams working on 'novel game ideas brought to players as early as possible.'
Feb. 24, 2025
Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
Unity cut ties with over 1,700 workers and closed 23 offices in 2024
The engine maker spent $214 million on a colossal restructuring program that resulted in widespread layoffs.
Feb. 24, 2025
VR dev Toast Interactive lays off majority of staff
VR dev Toast Interactive lays off majority of staff
The remaining Toast staff will continue to support its two VR games, Richie's Plank Experience and 2024's Max Mustard.
Feb. 19, 2025
Update: NetEase laid off Marvel Rivals devs in Seattle to 'optimize development efficiency'
Update: NetEase laid off Marvel Rivals devs in Seattle to 'optimize development efficiency'
'We are investing more, not less, into the evolution and growth of this game.'
Feb. 19, 2025
Report: 10:10 Games making layoffs after branding Funko Fusion 'commercial and critical failure'
Report: 10:10 Games making layoffs after branding Funko Fusion 'commercial and critical failure'
The UK studio has been accused of failing to support employees throughout the process.
Feb. 17, 2025
Liquid Swords confirms layoffs after pledging to implement 'sustainable work model'
Liquid Swords confirms layoffs after pledging to implement 'sustainable work model'
The studio was founded by former Avalanche Studios CCO Christofer Sundberg in 2020 and previously received an investment from NetEase.
Feb. 17, 2025
Crytek laying off 15 percent of workforce and placing Crysis 4 on hiatus
Crytek laying off 15 percent of workforce and placing Crysis 4 on hiatus
The company intends to focus on expanding extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Feb. 12, 2025
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
Report: Unity continues mass layoffs with 'abrupt' communications and 5am emails
'Unity must do better in how they treat their workers in hard times.'
Feb. 11, 2025
Update: Hi-Rez lays off devs, ends development for three games
Update: Hi-Rez lays off devs, ends development for three games
Developers across Smite's design, production, and esports teams have been impacted by Hi-Rez's latest reductions.
Feb. 7, 2025