video game layoffs
EA CEO Andrew Wilson’s $38.6 Million Payday: Battlefield 6’s Success, Laid-Off Developers, and the Unequal Rewards of Game Development
The game that made millions for EA and its CEO also cost hundreds of developers their jobs. In October 2025, Battlefield 6 sold 7 million copies in three days, becoming the best-selling premium title...
Arkane Founder Jokes About Buying Back Studio as Xbox Resets Its Empire - What's Next for 'Marvel's Blade'?
When Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal memo detailing the "most significant restructure in Xbox history" hit the web, few responses captured the mood better than a single tweet from the man who built...
Iron Galaxy's Second Wave of Layoffs: Examining the Studio's Struggle for Stability in a Shifting Industry
In April 2026, Iron Galaxy announced its second major layoff in just over a year, rendering its previous claim that the first cuts were a "last resort" for survival a hollow promise. This news...
The Cost of Cancellation: How Eidos Montreal's "Wildlands" Debacle Led to Layoffs and Leadership Exodus
The Announcement: Layoffs and a Sudden Departure The official announcement from Eidos Montreal on March 30-31, 2026, was brief but devastating. The studio confirmed the elimination of 124 positions,...
Eidos Montréal in Crisis: Mass Layoffs and Leadership Exodus Signal Studio's Uncertain Future
In March 2026, Eidos Montréal—the studio that defined a genre with Deus Ex —cut 124 jobs and lost its longtime leader in one fell swoop. This wasn't an anomaly; it was the culmination of a corporate...
Battlefield 6's Fall from Grace: How Record Sales Led to Layoffs and a Franchise in Crisis
On October 10, 2025, the Battlefield franchise experienced a renaissance. Battlefield 6 launched to monumental success, selling a staggering 7 million copies in its first 72 hours. It dethroned Call...
Skate Reboot Faces Layoffs: Can Full Circle's "Reshaping" Save the Game's Future?
The Skate reboot's early access launch drew nearly 135,000 concurrent players, a deafening roar of nostalgia. Months later, that roar has faded to a murmur of a few thousand, and developer Full...
Splinter Cell Remake in Limbo: Analyzing Ubisoft's Layoffs and the Future of the Franchise
The layoff of 40 staff at Ubisoft Toronto has directly hit the team behind the long-awaited Splinter Cell remake. This move forces a grim question for fans: is Sam Fisher's return in jeopardy, or is...
10 Chambers Restructures: Layoffs Hit Den of Wolves Developer, Co-Founders Depart
On February 13, 2026, the studio behind the acclaimed co-op shooter GTFO announced a "significant restructuring," resulting in layoffs for a "large number" of staff—including several of its own...
Highguard's Harsh Reality: How a Live-Service Launch Led to Massive Layoffs at Wildlight Entertainment
From Game Awards Reveal to Middling Launch Highguard ’s journey began on a global stage with a high-profile reveal at The Game Awards in December 2025. The cinematic trailer promised a vibrant,...