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.
video games
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.
video games
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.
video games
June 24, 2025
„We are sad.” CEO's apology didn't particularly help new shooter, fight continues over Splitgate 2 future
SplitGate 2 has yet to regain the trust of players, but for now, studio 1047 Games has laid off a „small group” of employees.
video games
June 23, 2025
The tax law change might be the reason behind Mark Zuckerberg’s “Year of Efficiency” and mass layoffs at Meta
When tax law hits innovation, tech companies like Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta begin employment cuts. As budgets tighten, projects slow down, and the race to innovate takes a back seat to cost-saving measures.
other
June 11, 2025
CD Projekt Red arms itself for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2. Many former developers return to the studio
Former employees of the CD Projekt Red studio are returning to the team that began preproduction of Cyberpunk 2 and is working on The Witcher 4.
video games
June 9, 2025
Star Wars Jedi series devs have „lowest morale ever” after EA decision
Electronic Arts' recent actions have contributed to the deteriorating mood not only among Cliffhanger Games employees but also among other EA teams.
video games
May 30, 2025
EA cancels Black Panther game, closes Cliffhanger, and lays off an unspecified number of developers
Cliffhanger Games' Black Panther game has been canceled at EA. The studio has been shut down, and employees have been laid off across the company.
video games
May 28, 2025
Obsidian without Avowed director. Pillars of Eternity veteran joins Netflix studio
Carrie Patel is no longer working at the Obsidian Entertainment studio. The Avowed director was expected to join Netflix and the creators of the Oxenfree series.
video games
May 21, 2025
Microsoft is once again laying off in a big way. Company announced biggest cuts since two years ago
Microsoft announces massive layoffs - 3% of its global workforce will lose their jobs. This could be the company's biggest job cuts since a major „wave” in 2023.
video games
May 15, 2025
Around 100 employees laid off at Apex Legends and Star Wars studio
Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi series, faces layoffs and the cancellation of two early-stage projects.
video games
April 29, 2025
More than 50% of Paradox Interactive employees are said to be considering leaving the company. Moving away from remote work is to blame
Paradox Interactive is one of many publishers slowly moving away from remote work, which isn't popular among its employees.
video games
April 25, 2025
Intel’s planning big cuts - Over 20% of staff could be laid off in CEO-led shakeup
Looks like Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is planning a bit of a adjustments. With the AI chip race heating up fast, it seems like he’s wasting no time trying to get Intel back on track.
hardware & software
April 23, 2025
Ubisoft shut down one of its divisions for good. The company's restructuring is taking another toll
Ubisoft's Leamington Spa branch has officially closed.
video games
April 7, 2025
Major layoffs at Eidos Montreal. More bad news from the acclaimed developer
Embracer Group has again ordered major layoffs at Eidos Montreal, the studio known for its recent installments in the Deus Ex series.
video games
April 1, 2025
Tomb Raider devs share sad news despite warm remasters reception
The warm reception of the remasters of the early installments of the Tomb Raider series didn't save the Crystal Dynamics studio from layoffs.
video games
March 27, 2025
Bethesda and Obsidian veterans forced to scale down their new project to survive. „There are few of us left,” say Wyrdsong devs
The developers of Wyrdsong have financial troubles. This forced a big change in the game's concept and the dismissal of most of the employees.
video games
March 19, 2025
Chernobylite 2 failed to meet expectations. Devs of open-world action RPG lay off 15 employees and announce development changes
The early access release of Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone has not gone the way of the developers. The Farm 51 announced downsizing and focusing on the elements most anticipated by players.
video games
March 17, 2025
Firaxis hired creator of Civ 7's unofficial UI fixes. Players congratulate and hope that the modder will make „the best Civilization ever”
Modder Sukritact has already created unofficial interface fixes for Sid Meier's Civilization 7. Now he has joined Firaxis Games.
video games
March 6, 2025
It hasn't released any games yet, and it's already laying off. New studio of Just Cause series creator suffered „unfortunate failure”
There will be job cuts at the studio founded by the co-creator of the Just Cause series. We don't know how many people will say goodbye to their jobs.
video games
February 20, 2025