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Cozy MMO Palia Developer Singularity 6 Has Suffered Layoffs

Layoffs continue to rock the industry, as the latest round comes from Singularity 6, the developer responsible for the cozy MMO Palia.


Embracer Group Says Restructuring is Over, As Just-Sold Gearbox is Seeing Some Non-Dev Layoffs

Embracer Group has ended its nine-month long restructuring process after its latest deal to sell most of Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive. Gearbox is also potentially the latest studio to shed some jobs after the acquisition.


Sega Europe Lays Off 240, Relic Entertainment Goes Independent, Unionized Sega America Employees Get Contract

Sega Europe lays off 240, and sells Relic Entertainment to independent investor. Meanwhile, unionized Sega America employees get a contract deal.


Following Recent Layoffs,  Jeff Strain's Crop Circle Games Shuts Down, With Employees Claiming No Severance

Crop Circle Games is the latest studio to shut down, following an initial round of layoffs and furloughs last month. The closure, from owner Prytania, comes amid allegations of no severance and other moves to limit employee rights.


Dark Fantasy RPG Wyrdsong Studio Something Wicked Games Reportedly Lays Off Most Staff

Originally announced back at Gamescom 2022, dark historical fantasy RPG Wyrdsong's developer, Something Wicked Games, seems to be the most recent studio to suffer mass layoffs.


Apex Legends Studio Respawn Entertainment Suffers Layoffs

Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment was hit with a round of layoffs earlier this week. T


Unforetold: Witchstone Early Access Development Suspended 'Indefinitely', Team Laid Off

Unforetold: Witchstone entered Early Access in January, and developer Spearhead Games is now ending production "indefinitely" this week on the CRPG after "difficult" financial circumstances that also see the studio laying off most of its staff.


EA to Lay Off 5% of Employees, Star Wars FPS Canceled, Company Refocusing on Owned IP

Electronic Arts is the latest company to announce significant layoffs, with a notice that they would be reducing their workforce by 5%, or an estimated 670 people and refocusing on owned IP.


Star Citizen Devs Confirm Some Layoffs As Part Of A 'Restructuring,' Relocation Appears To Be A Factor

Yesterday we reported on the rumors that Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games had laid off key members of the team, in part due to relocation efforts. A rep from the studio confirmed the reports, stating that it was part of "restructuring."


UPDATED - Reddit Uncovers Multiple Star Citizen Dev Layoffs, Seemingly As A Result of Relocation Efforts By CIG

There is something afoot at Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games as multiple developers have seemingly been laid off since January, possibly due to relocation efforts.


Sony Is Laying Off 8% Of Its Workforce, Around 900 Jobs Affected

Sony has announced it will be laying off a sizeable chunk of its workforce - around 8% of its employees - today, the company noted. The Japanese gaming giant cited a need to 'set the business up for what lies ahead' as the reason why almost 900 people will be looking for a new gig.


Daybreak Game Company Confirms Reports, Says 'Less than 15 Layoffs' Happened

Daybreak Game Company has confirmed earlier reports that there had been layoffs across its teams, but said the number is under 15.


Daybreak Game Company, Including DC Universe Online Studio Dimensional Ink Reportedly Hit By Layoffs

Layoffs are being reported at Daybreak Game Company, with some at Dimensional Ink, responsible for DC Universe Online, along with others at the company, said to be affected.


Tragedy Continues to Strike the Gaming Industry as Even More Layoffs Come To 2K Games

2K Games has laid off yet another round of staff, but this time, we have no idea on how many were actually affected this time around. 


Reports Indicate Layoffs At Jeff Strain's Crop Circle Games

February is starting off with reports of more games industry layoffs, this time at Jeff Strain's Crop Circle Games.Â