Krafton launches a voluntary resignation program, offering up to 36 months’ salary as part of its AI‑first shift.

Square Enix cuts jobs in US and UK, streamlining Western operations while planning 70% AI‑driven QA by 2027.

Amazon Games ends New World development after layoffs. Season 10: Nighthaven is the final update, with servers live until 2026

A quarter of European game developers were laid off in 2025, as salary concerns, job insecurity, and AI adoption dominate the industry.

Rovio confirms 36 layoffs after Angry Birds Dream Blast underperforms, with studio restructuring and closer Sega integration

Ubisoft cuts nine publishing roles ahead of launching its Tencent‑backed subsidiary focused on Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.

Blizzard co‑founder Michael Morhaime’s Dreamhaven cuts staff, mainly in publishing, amid wider 2025 gaming industry layoffs.

MPL to lay off 300 employees after India’s real-money gaming ban. Explained: impact on teams, industry-wide job risks.

Rec Room cuts nearly half its team in a major restructuring, shifting focus to top creators and popular modes.

British indie developer Bithell Games lets go of 11 full-time employees following the release of Tron: Catalyst, citing difficulties in securing new projects.

Sandsoft shuts down its Barcelona and Riyadh studios, laying off around 65 employees as it shifts focus to publishing. Part of a wider industry trend amid ongoing 2025 game industry layoffs.

Supermassive Games confirms 36 layoffs and delays Directive 8020 to 2026 — studio cites industry challenges, assures support for affected staff, and says Little Nightmares 3 remains on track.

Virtuos, co-developer of Oblivion Remastered and Metal Gear Solid Delta, is laying off around 300 employees worldwide as part of a restructuring plan, citing industry shifts and reduced demand in some regions.

King lays off 200 employees as internal memo confirms AI tools will replace many roles — insights from internal sources reveal deep unrest and morale crisis.

Ubisoft has laid off 19 employees at Red Storm Entertainment as part of its $110M cost-cutting plan — layoffs tied to Rainbow Six, VR projects, and ongoing restructuring.

Toca Boca has laid off multiple employees across various departments amid cost-saving measures. The move follows broader restructuring by parent company Spin Master, including the shutdown of Nørdlight.

Free Range Games reportedly lays off 80 developers from an unannounced game following publisher funding issues — second round of cuts in 2025, team now seeking new roles.

Xbox cuts 9,000 more jobs, cancelling Perfect Dark and Everwild, and closing studios like The Initiative. Fallout spreads across Call of Duty, Rare, and ZeniMax, raising concerns about the future of Xbox.

Myst and Riven developer Cyan Worlds lays off more staff just three months after its initial cuts — details on affected roles, ongoing challenges, and studio's future plans.

All about the upcoming Xbox layoffs — fourth major cut in 18 months, fiscal year-end timing, ongoing restructuring, and strong financials amid job losses.