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Iron Galaxy lays off 66 developers in 'last resort' lifesaving effort
After a number of cost-cutting measures, Iron Galaxy is cutting staff to ensure its 'long-term survival.'
Feb. 6, 2025
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31st Union head Michael Condrey reportedly fired after weak Project Ethos reveal
Despite Condrey's apparent firing, 2K said it's still commited to Project Ethos and 31st Union.
Feb. 6, 2025
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Report: Bend Studio cuts contractors following live-service game cancelation
Bend and Bluepoint's projects were recently canceled by PlayStation as the publisher shifts away from live-service games.
Jan. 30, 2025
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BioWare cuts staff, shuffles others to different EA teams amid Mass Effect focus
An unknown number of developers have been laid off, while others have been moved over to work at other EA subsidiaries.
Jan. 30, 2025
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VR dev Fast Travel Games cuts 30 employees, saying VR faces a 'more uncertain year'
Fast Travel attributed the reductions to its various new releases underperforming throughout 2024.
Jan. 29, 2025
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Update: Ubisoft kicks off bid to 'maximize value creation' with layoffs and studio closure
Ubisoft has told Game Developer it will retain some employees with 'essential skills' by offering them remote contracts.
Jan. 28, 2025
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Phoenix Labs lays off 'majority of studio' two years after Forte Labs acquisition
The Dauntless and Fae Farm developer says the layoffs are "unfortunate, but necessary."
Jan. 28, 2025
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Reflector confirms more layoffs after Unknown 9 falls short of expectations
The project was billed as the start of a transmedia universe but that plan has now been shelved.
Jan. 22, 2025
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Huuuge cutting 29 percent of global workforce to focus on social casino business
A swathe of job cuts won't prevent the company from 'exploring growth opportunities' through M&A deals.
Jan. 21, 2025
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Microsoft conducts 'small' layoffs across various divisions
This is the third year in a row Microsoft has laid off workers in January.
Jan. 16, 2025
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VR studio Soul Assembly has laid off 15 percent of its workforce
'This step was necessary to position the company for future success.'
Jan. 16, 2025
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Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to 'raise the bar' internally, but some divisions continue to flag under his leadership.
Jan. 15, 2025