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Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down
Beyond Godfall, Counterplay developed the now-defunct digital card game Duelyst, which released in 2016.
Jan. 14, 2025
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STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming
'Management does not seem to understand the consequences that its project represents for the workers it wishes to push out.'
Jan. 13, 2025
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Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down
'Freejam has been a family to all of us, and [the players] have been a part of that. [...] From all of us here, thank you so much for joining us on this journey.'
Jan. 10, 2025
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Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate
The UK studio has confirmed some employees are 'at risk of redundancy.'
Jan. 9, 2025
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Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner
'Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout our journey here at Jar of Sparks, we look forward to updating you all with our next step in our journey.'
Jan. 8, 2025
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Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff
The latest set of layoffs of Rocksteady comes a week before it officially stops providing support for Suicide Squad and focuses on other projects.
Jan. 8, 2025
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11 Bit Studios cuts staff after canceling console-focused 'Project 8' game
The Frostpunk 2 creator said Project 8 had too many 'unresolved issues and challenges' to continue development, which initially started back in 2018.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Flashbulb Games confirms layoffs after scrapping unannounced project
The Danish studio has laid off seven employees.
Dec. 16, 2024
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WB Games Montreal lays off 99 developers
Most of the impacted developers let go from WB Montreal were subcontractors through esteemed support developer Keywords.
Dec. 13, 2024
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Mobile dev Glow Up Games shuts down after five-year run
Glow Up is the latest studio to close its doors as industry layoffs and closures continue throughout 2024.
Dec. 12, 2024
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Life is Strange developer Deck Nine confirms another round of layoffs
The studio previously cut 20 percent of its workforce in February.
Dec. 9, 2024
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Killer Klowns dev Illfonic 'realigns' studio by cutting staff
'Today, we had to accept the harsh reality that the state of the industry has impacted us here at Illfonic.'
Dec. 5, 2024