Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Reportedly Cuts at Least 19 Jobs
Cold Iron Studios has reportedly laid off at least 19 employees. The Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 developer says support will continue.
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Supermassive Games Starts Redundancy Consultation Affecting Up to 75 Employees
Supermassive Games has begun a redundancy consultation that it anticipates could result in the loss of up to 75 jobs. The studio says the process is necessary for the company’s sustainability and has promised support for those affected. The final number is not confirmed, and the public statement does not identify specific roles, teams, or projects.
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees After Fortnite Slowdown
Epic Games announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing slower Fortnite engagement, wider industry pressure, and a need to reduce spending rather than AI-driven restructuring.
Amazon to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in latest layoff wave
Amazon announced plans to cut about 16,000 corporate roles in its latest restructuring wave, with no unit-by-unit breakdown yet for gaming-adjacent businesses such as Twitch, Prime Gaming, or Amazon Games.
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. For more on the platform side, browse our VR Games coverage and our Industry News hub. The cuts…
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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
This 2025 gaming retrospective looks back at layoffs, award winners, AI debates, platform shifts, indie creativity, and signs that the industry may be moving toward clearer priorities and more sustainable development.
Cloudhead Games Announces Major Workforce Reduction
Cloudhead Games announced a major workforce reduction for January 2026, with roughly 70% of staff affected and the remaining team continuing the studio’s work amid ongoing VR funding pressures.
Avalanche Studios Group to Close Liverpool Studio, Cut Roles in Malmö & Stockholm
Avalanche Studios Group is known for creating large-scale action games and memorable open worlds. Learn more about the studio, its work, and the creative teams behind its growing portfolio.
Microsoft Cuts Across Gaming Division: King, Rare, ZeniMax Among the Casualties
Microsoft’s July 2025 gaming layoffs hit teams across King, Rare, ZeniMax, and other Xbox operations as the company cut thousands of roles and refocused parts of its gaming business.
Microsoft Layoffs: Over a Quarter Were In-Office at Redmond HQ
This editorial examines Microsoft’s May 2025 layoffs, including the impact on Redmond-based employees, the company’s AI investment push, and the human cost behind large-scale restructuring.
Big Names in Flux: What the Polygon Sale and Giant Bomb Reset Mean for Indie Media
This editorial looks at Polygon’s sale and layoffs and Giant Bomb’s reset, then considers what those shifts mean for readers, independent gaming media, and Fix Gaming Channel’s approach.
Crytek Announces Workforce Reduction and Strategic Shift in Public Statement
Crytek planned to cut about 15% of its roughly 400-person workforce after putting the next Crysis game on hold, as the studio shifted resources toward Hunt: Showdown 1896.