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
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
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
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
„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
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
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
„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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fans are uneasy about the sequel to open-world survival game, which is a hit on Steam. Subnautica 2 dev team undergoes big changes
Unknown Worlds Entertainment studio has a new CEO. Previous leaders have left the company, which is working on Subnautica 2.
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Maciej Gaffke
July 3, 2025
„The project I've been working on for the last 4 years was pulled from our hands, and our entire development team was laid off.” LoTR: Return to Moria devs are in a major crisis
There are many hints that Free Range Games - the studio responsible for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria - has just fired the entire development team working on the unannounced project.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 3, 2025
Perfect Dark canceled, studio shut down amid thousands of layoffs at Microsoft
Approximately 9,000 employees have been laid off today at Microsoft, including within the gaming division. Perfect Dark and other games have been canceled.
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Matt Buckley
July 2, 2025
Microsoft is planning more layoffs in its Xbox division. They may affect whole development teams
The recent massive layoffs weren't enough for Microsoft. The Redmond giant is expected to announce another large reduction in its Xbox division soon.
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Adrian Werner
June 26, 2025
Disastrous MindsEye launch leads to major layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy studio
The creators of MindsEye are preparing for major layoffs that could involve more than 100 employees of the Build a Rocket Boy studio.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 24, 2025