Massive layoffs at Hi-Rez Studios. Dev ends development of three games to fully focus on just one - Smite 2
Hi-Rez studio went through massive layoffs. Their effect will be to cease the development of three games, including the first Smite.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 7, 2025
Baldur's Gate 3 publisher criticized EA and BioWare decision-makers. „On a pirate ship, they’d toss the captain overboard”
Michael Douse from Larian Studios commented on the layoffs at the BioWare studio. He believes that they happened too quickly and that the consequences should also be borne by those higher up in decision-making positions.
video games
Martin Bukowski
January 31, 2025
More developers are leaving BioWare. Writers, producers, and designers are looking for work
The announced restructuration of the BioWare studio by Electronic Arts concealed layoffs of employees.
video games
Martin Bukowski
January 30, 2025
Lead Class Designer for Diablo 4 is leaving Blizzard. „What a long, strange trip it's been”
Diablo 4 has parted ways with its former Lead Class Designer, who left Blizzard Entertainment after 15 years.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 29, 2025
Phoenix Labs studio lays off employees two years after controversial takeover. „I am so mad at the overlords I cannot even find the words”
Phoenix Labs studio announced mass layoffs. Most employees will say goodbye to their jobs. Former developers and players blame Forte, the company that took over the team two years ago, for this state of affairs.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 28, 2025
Key dev is leaving Dragon Age: The Veilguard team. Corinne Busche will depart company within weeks
The director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is leaving BioWare. Corinne Busche has been with Electronic Arts for 18 years.
video games
Martin Bukowski
January 17, 2025
MechWarrior 5: Clans devs fell victim to layoffs. Game sale didn't satisfy publisher
Enad Global 7 Group is shutting down the Toadman Interactive team and conducting another wave of layoffs among the developers of MechWarrior 5: Clans and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 13, 2025
Suicide Squad failure is still affecting Rocksteady Studios. Developer faces more layoffs
At the Rocksteady studio responsible for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, layoffs have been carried out for the second time in several months.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 8, 2025
End of Ultimate General series? Important people left Game-Labs studio
After the release of the new installment of the Ultimate General series (without much success), the key developers will soon leave Game-Labs studio, and Naval Action is expected to come under the wings of a „new” team.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 30, 2024
Ubisoft Announced XDefiant Failure. Company Lays Off Employees and Closes Studios
XDefiant failed to keep players with it, so Ubisoft announced the end of the game's development. As a result, about 270 people will say goodbye to their jobs and two branches of the company will be closed.
video games
Martin Bukowski
December 4, 2024
Studio Led by Mass Effect Trilogy Director Fails to Stand The Test of Time. Humanoid Origin Worked on Story-Driven Sci-Fi Game
The studio founded by the former CEO of BioWare has been closed. The reason was a lack of funding.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 26, 2024
„Amazing Time” and Chaos in Game Industry - Helldivers 2 Devs Comment on „Dire Situation” for Developers and Publishers
The production director of Helldivers 2 has joined developers commenting on the current situation in the game industry in the context of massive layoffs.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 25, 2024
Yennefer from Netflix's The Witcher Didn't Help Devs of Unknown 9: Awakening. Layoffs at Reflector Entertainment
The failure of Unknown 9: Awakening resulted in the studio responsible for the project, Reflector Entertainment, having to conduct layoffs.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 22, 2024
Riot Games Seeks Employees After Big Layoffs with Focus on AI in Game Development
Riot Games is looking for employees or rather interns, including for research into the use of AI.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
November 19, 2024
Ubisoft Disbands Team Behind PoP: The Lost Crown and Reassigns Devs to Other Projects, Including Rumored BG&E2 and Rayman Remake
The team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has reportedly been disbanded. Ubisoft was also said to have stopped work on the game's sequel.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
October 23, 2024
"Layoffs” at Bandai Namco. That’s the Result of Deleting Several Games, Including Titles With Characters From Naruto and One Piece
According to Bloomberg agency, nearly 100 employees have „left” Bandai Namco since April, and there will be even more in the near future. The reason is cost-cutting.
video games
Martin Bukowski
October 16, 2024
Rainbow Six Without Vice President and Executive Producer. Ubisoft Has No Plans for Replacement
Cameron Lee is no longer executive producer and president at the studio responsible for developing the Rainbow Six franchise. At least that's according to unofficial information.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 4, 2024
Layoffs Loom Over Developers of Concord. Employees Express Pessimism About Game's Return
Concord's director moved to a lower, supportive position, and the Firewalk Studio team has concerns about the future of both the project and the team.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 20, 2024
Another Developer Loses Hope of Saving PayDay 3. However, Starbreeze Will Make One More Attempt to Save It
The director of PayDay 3 will continue to be one of the game's designers, but the future of the series will be decided by two of series veterans.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 12, 2024
Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry Lose Their Director. Industry Legend Leaves Capcom After More Than 30 Years
The director of the Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma series is leaving Capcom. The Japanese developer worked at the company for more than 30 years.
video games
Martin Bukowski
September 2, 2024