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Ubisoft layoffs again. Star Wars: Outlaws devs will take part in a „voluntary career transition program”

Ubisoft layoffs again. Star Wars: Outlaws devs will take part in a „voluntary career transition program”

Massive Entertainment, part of Ubisoft, has announced layoffs for part of its team. The creators of Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar, and The Division explain the decision as a “team reorganization” and assure that all of their projects will proceed as planned.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 23, 2025

Ubisoft layoffs again. Star Wars: Outlaws devs will take part in a „voluntary career transition program”
Ubisoft may have accidentally revealed issues with new version of the cult game. Splinter Cell Remake loses director for second time

Ubisoft may have accidentally revealed issues with new version of the cult game. Splinter Cell Remake loses director for second time

Ubisoft Toronto is in trouble again with Splinter Cell Remake. The latest reports say that the project has lost its director for the second time.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 23, 2025

Ubisoft may have accidentally revealed issues with new version of the cult game. Splinter Cell Remake loses director for second time
Assassin's Creed veteran leaves Ubisoft after 20 years. The decision was to be taken by him alone, just before the series passed into new hands

Assassin's Creed veteran leaves Ubisoft after 20 years. The decision was to be taken by him alone, just before the series passed into new hands

The head of the Assassin's Creed series is leaving Ubisoft just before the establishment of its Vantage Studios subsidiary. Marc-Alexis Côté had been working for the French producer for 20 years.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

October 15, 2025

Assassin's Creed veteran leaves Ubisoft after 20 years. The decision was to be taken by him alone, just before the series passed into new hands
Tone-deaf timing as Editor-in-Chief obsesses over review key while Funcom lets staff go

Tone-deaf timing as Editor-in-Chief obsesses over review key while Funcom lets staff go

Amid layoffs at Dune: Awakening developer Funcom, a post has garnered some very negative attention for its tone-deaf complaints about the lack of a review code.

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Matt Buckley

October 8, 2025

Tone-deaf timing as Editor-in-Chief obsesses over review key while Funcom lets staff go
EA reassures employees after acquisition, but analysts are under no illusions: company will sell its smaller brands to pay off debt

EA reassures employees after acquisition, but analysts are under no illusions: company will sell its smaller brands to pay off debt

According to analysts, the acquisition of Electronic Arts will result in big layoffs. However, it's also possible that the publisher will try to sell some of its studios and franchises.

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Adrian Werner

October 2, 2025

EA reassures employees after acquisition, but analysts are under no illusions: company will sell its smaller brands to pay off debt
450 Diablo devs fear for their future. „None of us should have to live with that constant worry that we might be let go at the drop of a hat”

450 Diablo devs fear for their future. „None of us should have to live with that constant worry that we might be let go at the drop of a hat”

Some developers of the Diablo series have voted to form a labor union. The reason is job insecurity in the face of massive layoffs at Microsoft.

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Martin Bukowski

August 29, 2025

450 Diablo devs fear for their future. „None of us should have to live with that constant worry that we might be let go at the drop of a hat”
AI use is mandatory at Microsoft studios, but order reportedly isn't working

AI use is mandatory at Microsoft studios, but order reportedly isn't working

A report has surfaced online shedding new light on layoffs at King Studio. Among the problems cited are illegal severance packages, unrealistic schedules, and an ineffective mandate to use AI.

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Martin Bukowski

August 29, 2025

AI use is mandatory at Microsoft studios, but order reportedly isn't working
Diablo general manager quits Blizzard. „It's time for me to step away, sword in hand, and see what's next”

Diablo general manager quits Blizzard. „It's time for me to step away, sword in hand, and see what's next”

After five years at the helm of the Diablo franchise, Rod Fergusson has announced his departure from Blizzard Entertainment. During that time, he oversaw the release of key installments and expansions in the series' history.

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Kamil Kleszyk

August 11, 2025

Diablo general manager quits Blizzard. „It's time for me to step away, sword in hand, and see what's next”
After more than 10 years, BioShock 4 is in need of „fundamental changes” and a new leader. One element in particular needs improvement

After more than 10 years, BioShock 4 is in need of „fundamental changes” and a new leader. One element in particular needs improvement

BioShock 4 is expected to struggle with more issues. The game's development continues to be prolonged by the displeasure of Take-Two Interactive, which deleted the remake of the original.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

August 4, 2025

After more than 10 years, BioShock 4 is in need of „fundamental changes” and a new leader. One element in particular needs improvement
„Microsoft is booming.” CEO defends layoffs and explains why the company is betting on AI

„Microsoft is booming.” CEO defends layoffs and explains why the company is betting on AI

Microsoft is currently „booming.” At least, according to CEO Satya Nadella, despite massive layoffs, he points to artificial intelligence as the key to further growth.

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Martin Bukowski

July 28, 2025

„Microsoft is booming.” CEO defends layoffs and explains why the company is betting on AI
Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater devs face major layoffs. AI and poor Bethesda deal reportedly to „blame”

Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater devs face major layoffs. AI and poor Bethesda deal reportedly to „blame”

About 300 people from Virtuos studio were to lose their jobs. The company responsible for Oblivion Remastered is another studio affected by massive layoffs.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 17, 2025

Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater devs face major layoffs. AI and poor Bethesda deal reportedly to „blame”
King employees laid off by Microsoft helped create AI that will now replace them

King employees laid off by Microsoft helped create AI that will now replace them

About 200 people laid off from the Xbox subordinate King Group will be replaced by AI. A letter sent to the company's employees has leaked.

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Maciej Gaffke

July 16, 2025

King employees laid off by Microsoft helped create AI that will now replace them
„Layoffs may be inevitable” ZeniMax Online Studios workers union shares statement about canceled MMORPG

„Layoffs may be inevitable” ZeniMax Online Studios workers union shares statement about canceled MMORPG

Microsoft recently canceled an unannounced MMORPG from ZeniMax Online Studios. Thankfully, the studio has yet to see any layoffs, but that might not last.

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Matt Buckley

July 14, 2025

„Layoffs may be inevitable” ZeniMax Online Studios workers union shares statement about canceled MMORPG
Marvel's Blade by Arkane studio was not affected by layoffs at Microsoft. However, we will have to wait for it

Marvel's Blade by Arkane studio was not affected by layoffs at Microsoft. However, we will have to wait for it

Although it's been a long time since the announcement of Marvel's Blade, it looks like the project has not been abandoned. The latest financial report from the Arkane studio suggests that the game is still in production - although we will have to wait a long time for the release.

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Kamil Kleszyk

July 11, 2025

Marvel's Blade by Arkane studio was not affected by layoffs at Microsoft. However, we will have to wait for it
Ubisoft made a „difficult but necessary decision.” It concerns a studio with nearly 30 years of history

Ubisoft made a „difficult but necessary decision.” It concerns a studio with nearly 30 years of history

Ubisoft has made layoffs at its Red Storm division, which was responsible for the Tom Clancy series, among other things. The decision is part of previously announced cost reductions.

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Martin Bukowski

July 9, 2025

Ubisoft made a „difficult but necessary decision.” It concerns a studio with nearly 30 years of history
Romero Games shares hope for the future of their canceled FPS project

Romero Games shares hope for the future of their canceled FPS project

Following the chaos of the Microsoft layoffs, Romero Games has shared an optimistic update. The studio is not closed, and publishers have reached out.

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Matt Buckley

July 7, 2025

Romero Games shares hope for the future of their canceled FPS project
Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees, and an Xbox exec thinks AI can help them cope

Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees, and an Xbox exec thinks AI can help them cope

Lost your job? Just ask AI what to do next. This LinkedIn post already secured its spot in internet lore.

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Olga Racinowska

July 7, 2025

Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees, and an Xbox exec thinks AI can help them cope
We know another victim of Microsoft's layoffs. It's the studio of Doom and Quake co-creator, whose new game was essentially scrapped

We know another victim of Microsoft's layoffs. It's the studio of Doom and Quake co-creator, whose new game was essentially scrapped

Microsoft's massive layoffs have hit the Romero Games studio founded by the legendary developer. Allegedly, all members of the team responsible for Empire of Sin have lost their jobs.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

July 4, 2025

We know another victim of Microsoft's layoffs. It's the studio of Doom and Quake co-creator, whose new game was essentially scrapped
Halo devs are worried about their future. Microsoft reportedly wants to replace them with AI

Halo devs are worried about their future. Microsoft reportedly wants to replace them with AI

Amid major layoffs at Microsoft, reports have emerged of a troubling situation at the studio responsible for the Halo series. Its creators worry about being replaced by AI.

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Adrian Werner

July 4, 2025

Halo devs are worried about their future. Microsoft reportedly wants to replace them with AI
Microsoft layoffs: only half of the 9,000 affected devs worked for Xbox alone

Microsoft layoffs: only half of the 9,000 affected devs worked for Xbox alone

New information has appeared about massive layoffs at Microsoft. Among other things, we learned how many employees will leave the Xbox division, as well as the sad fate of the Turn 10 studio.

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Adrian Werner

July 3, 2025

Microsoft layoffs: only half of the 9,000 affected devs worked for Xbox alone