Video game companies that enacted layoffs in 2024 included Microsoft (which acquired Activision Blizzard in 2023), Sony Interactive/PlayStation, Riot Games, Take-Two Interactive, EA, Epic Games, Ubisoft and more. "Developers were also asked to share what they feel is responsible for the rise in...
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ZeniMax Online Studios is responsible for some of the most popular MMOs today.Bethesda Unfortunately, layoffs are still a real threat to the video game industry.According to Radio-Canada, WB Games Montreal laid off 99 people just this morning. Just a few days ago, People Can Fly announced mo...
Hefty competition for few jobs was a major factor for many, but the sheer number of out of work developers was discouraging to many I spoke to for other reasons. Some, such as one former Epic Games employee, told me they wanted to leave the game industry but didn’t see a path out:...
“The vast majority were opposed to a mandated RTO for 3 days per week, but the company’s leadership felt it knew best,” read an anonymous response. “Waves upon waves of resignations, loss of morale. This is because we had proven we’re able to make a game from scratch, while work...
Several factors have come together to make this an incredibly tumultuous time for video game developers, and could have lasting effects on the industry.
2023 has been a bad year for game developers all over. Several game studios have undergone several rounds of layoffs that saw thousands become jobless.Destiny 2developer and Sony subsidiaryBungieis the latest name in the line and might result in delays to multiple upcoming titles...
Sources tell Kotaku that no severance is being offered for those currently laid off, and that impacted developers as well as remaining employees are being pressured to keep the news quiet. Their contracts won’t be officially terminated until the end of October and they’ll be expected to work...
For those still at Epic, you’ll hear more from senior leaders about the path forward for your team. Epic’s prospects for the future are strong. We have amazing game experiences across multiple platforms. We’ve built the best engine in the world, and will be hosting Unreal Fest next we...
This doesn't mean the company is cancelling allEA Studiosgames which are based on external licensed IP.Cliffhanger Games' Black Panther title andMotive Studio's Iron Man gameremain in developmentfor now, though the developers might not feel too reassured by Wilson's statements. ...