Enginefall Delayed to 2027 as Red Rover Interactive Confirms 22 Layoffs
Red Rover Interactive has confirmed that Enginefall is moving to 2027, with 22 people affected by layoffs as the studio continues development after Steam Next Fest feedback.
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Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees After Fortnite Slowdown
Epic says a Fortnite slowdown forced another major round of cuts Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney saying the company has been spending more than it is making after a downturn in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025. In Epic’s official statement, Sweeney said the cuts, together…
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Amazon to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in latest layoff wave
Amazon confirms further layoffs — about 16,000 corporate roles impacted Amazon says it’s eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles as part of an ongoing restructuring, following another wave of corporate cuts in October 2025. For a recent example of our coverage format, see: Outside the Blocks — Cozy Diorama Building Meets Creative Freedom (GOTW #30). Amazon…
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Oculus Studios takes a hit as Reality Labs shifts investment away from the metaverse
Reality Labs downsizes as Meta shifts investment toward wearables January 13, 2026 (UTC) — Meta has confirmed layoffs affecting around 10% of its Reality Labs division as it reallocates funding away from metaverse-focused work and toward wearables. More coverage: Fix Gaming Channel. The cuts include shutting down three Oculus Studios teams: Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru…
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Ubisoft plans Swedish studio changes; ~55 roles may be affected at Massive and Ubisoft Stockholm
A restructure in Sweden, and 55 roles now at risk January 13, 2026 — Ubisoft has confirmed that employees at its Swedish studios (Massive Entertainment in Malmö and Ubisoft Stockholm) have been informed about a proposed organizational restructure that may affect approximately 55 roles across the two locations. This news of Ubisoft layoffs in Sweden…
2025 in Review: Layoffs, Awards, AI Debates — and Signs of a Turnaround
A reset year for the industry — and better signs ahead 2025 felt like the industry’s reality check. After the surge years, a lot of publishers tightened scope, cancelled riskier bets, and reorganized teams. It wasn’t painless—many studios shrank—but it also forced clearer priorities and a sharper focus on projects that can actually ship and…
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Cloudhead Games Announces Major Workforce Reduction
A veteran VR studio faces a tough reset in 2026 January 6, 2026 — Cloudhead Games, one of VR’s long-running studios (best known for Pistol Whip), has confirmed a major workforce reduction effective January 7, 2026. Roughly 70% of the team is being laid off, with about 30% remaining to continue the studio’s work. CEO…
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Avalanche Studios Group to Close Liverpool Studio, Cut Roles in Malmö & Stockholm
Just Cause developer begins UK consultation; Swedish teams to be reduced as part of a wider restructure Avalanche Studios Group has announced a proposed closure of its Liverpool studio and the start of a collective consultation process in the UK. The company also plans to reduce headcount at its Malmö and Stockholm locations as part…
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Microsoft Cuts Across Gaming Division: King, Rare, ZeniMax Among the Casualties
Candy Crush-maker King loses ~10% of staff as Microsoft reshapes Xbox ops Microsoft has launched another major round of layoffs across its gaming division, affecting studios including King, Rare, and ZeniMax, as part of a broader restructuring initiative led by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. King Lays Off Around 200 Staff According to a report…
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Microsoft Layoffs: Over a Quarter Were In-Office at Redmond HQ
Compliance with return-to-office didn’t spare over 1,500 employees from job cuts Despite its massive AI push and strong quarterly performance, Microsoft laid off around 6,000 employees globally in May 2025. What’s raising eyebrows? More than a quarter of those affected were working in-office at Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. That’s right—being physically present didn’t shield them from…
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