Nearly Half of Game Developers Are Considering Leaving the Industry
20 April 2026 - A new survey highlights growing instability in game development, with layoffs, job insecurity, and ongoing volatility pushing talent to reconsider long-term careers, with 44% of those surveyed considering a career change.
Sony Shuts Down Game Studio Founded By Ex-Call Of Duty Developer
25 March 2026 - The company also laid off 50 employees from its mobile division.
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Due to 'Downturn in Fortnite Engagement'
24 March 2026 - Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees as it restructures amid declining Fortnite engagement and rising costs.
Ubisoft Ends Game Development at Red Storm, Laying Off More Than 100 Devs
19 March 2026 - The historic Tom Clancy studio within Ubisoft, Red Storm Entertainment, will shift to a support role amid Ubisoft’s broader restructuring efforts.
Riot Reduces the Size of the 2XKO Team a Few Weeks After the Game's Launch
10 February 2026 - The layoff reportedly affects about 80 employees.
Ubisoft Lead Designer Terminated After Criticizing the Return-to-Office Policy
03 February 2026 - Reports suggest the criticism was not the primary reason for his dismissal, but rather a straw that broke the camel's back.
Amazon Fires 16,000, Allegedly Including Amazon Game Studios Director
29 January 2026 - Most of the US-based workers will be given three months to find a new role within Amazon.
Ubisoft Proposes a Mutual Termination Plan that Could Affect 200 Employees
27 January 2026 - This time, workers under French contracts might lose their jobs.
Windows Central Eliminates Most of Its Gaming Journalists
26 January 2026 - Everyone except for Jez Corden has been fired.
Maya Developer Autodesk Continues to Fire People to Invest in AI
26 January 2026 - Around 1,000 people, 7% of the company's total workforce, have been affected this time.
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