> [!INFO] Last Updated on: 10/15/2024.
Cryptic Studios (Embracer) added.
NaturalMotion (Take2) added.
Tequila Works (Tencent) added.
Riot Games (Tencent) added
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> Detailed chart breakdowns from 2022 and 2023 can be found on the left sidebar in [[Closing out 2023]]
You can view and download a CSV via [AirTable](https://airtable.com/invite/l?inviteId=invOxCrORbqFdHZHc&inviteToken=2d8cd455537178fc9d38663f54a06a92e87ab9b0ab2d4be7c71a78cb2bf60286&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product_team&utm_content=transactional-alerts) (need a free account).
```Estimated Total in 2024: 13,000```
| Studio | Date | Number Affected | Parent Company | Type | Sources |
| ----------------------------------------- | ----------- | --------------- | --------------------------- | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Riot Games | 10/15/2024 | 32 | Tencent | Online | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/riot-games-lays-off-staff-to-solve-challenges-and-build-for-the-future- |
| NaturalMotion | 10/10/2024 | ? | TakeTwo Interactive | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/naturalmotion-facing-potential-layoffs-in-us-and-uk |
| Cryptic Studios | 10/09/2024? | | Embracer | Online | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cryptic-studios-makes-further-layoffs-in-fresh-round-of-cuts |
| TequilaWorks | 10/08/2024 | ? | Tencent | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tequilla-works-lays-off-small-number-of-staff-cancels-unannounced-game |
| Antstream Arcade | 10/04/2024 | ? | | Online | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/antstream-arcade-conducts-small-layoffs-in-strategic-shift-in-focus- |
| Studio Black Flag | 10/02/2024 | 5~ | | Indie | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/orphan-age-dev-studio-black-flag-closes-down-after-publisher-split |
| XR Games | 10/01/2024 | 72 | | AR/VR | https://www.uploadvr.com/xr-games-face-72-layoffs-with-large-scale-restructuring/ |
| HiRez Studios | 10/01/2024 | 70~ | | Online | Direct, https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/hi-rez-studios-lays-off-staff-to-ensure-smite-2-s-long-term-success |
| Sharkmob London | 10/01/2024 | ? | Tencent | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sharkmob-london-faces-layoffs-after-game-cancelled |
| Nexon America | 09/30/2024 | ? | Nexon | Publisher | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nexon-america-is-making-layoffs-to-pursue-exciting-ip-growth-strategy |
| Merge Games | 09/26/2024 | ? | Maximum Entertainment | Publisher | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/merge-games-closing-down-after-15-years |
| Mountaintop Studios | 09/23/2024 | 13 | | Online | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mountaintop-studios-makes-difficult-decision-to-lay-off-13 |
| Airship Syndicate | 09/18/2024 | 16 | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7242332202624000000/) |
| SkyBox Labs | 09/18/2024 | 25 | Netease | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/skyboxlabs_today-we-informed-our-studio-that-we-made-activity-7242279185761607680-Xesv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Midwinter Entertainment | 09/17/2024 | 35~ | Behaviour Interactive | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dansalexander_sadly-after-nearly-7-years-my-time-with-activity-7241896961732182017-D77M?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Evening Star | 09/13/2024 | 6 | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thedavepadilla_this-was-a-post-that-i-was-hoping-to-not-activity-7240439416752594944-FW_i/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios) |
| Microsoft Gaming | 09/12/2024 | 650 | Microsoft | Publisher | https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242695/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-650-employees |
| Neon Machine | 09/12/2024 | 35~ | | Indie | Direct |
| Midnight Society | 09/11/2024 | ? | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/midnight-society-affected-by-layoffs |
| Lost Boys Interactive | 09/06/2024 | 139 | Embracer Group | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7237875363832324096/) |
| Tilting Point | 09/02/2024 | 90 | | Mobile | https://mobilegamer.biz/tilting-point-to-layoff-up-to-20-of-staff/ |
| Ballistic Moon Ltd. | 08/30/2024 | ? | | Console | |
| Ouka Studios | 08/28/2024 | ? | Netease | Console | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-30/tencent-netease-rethink-japan-approach-as-game-strategy-stalls |
| Toadman Interactive | 08/28/2024 | 100 | Enad Global7 | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/toadmaninteractive_like-many-other-game-companies-we-have-gone-activity-7234560373608071170-ouHK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Visual Concepts South | 08/23/2024 | 22~ | TakeTwo Interactive | Console | Direct, https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/visual-concepts-lays-off-south-studio-behind-lego-2k-drive |
| CodeName Entertainment | 08/16/2024 | 6 | | Indie | https://codenameentertainment.com/?page=blog&post_id=1709#blog |
| Ubisoft San Francisco / NC | 08/15/2024 | 45 | Ubisoft | Console | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-cuts-45-jobs-across-cary-and-san-francisco-teams |
| Machine Zone | 08/15/2024 | | AppLovin | Mobile | |
| Archiact | 08/12/2024 | 35~ | | AR/VR | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/archiact_archiacts-journey-is-coming-to-a-close-activity-7228922392360722434-ILGR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Com2uS | 08/09/2024 | 100 | Com2uS | Mobile | https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240809031552527?section=industry/game |
| Ready At Dawn | 08/08/2024 | ? | Meta | AR/VR | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-reportedly-shutters-ready-at-dawn |
| Jam City | 08/02/2024 | 85 | Netmarble | Mobile | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/jam-city-lays-off-nearly-85-employees-as-industry-fails-to-hit-upward-trend- |
| ProbablyMonsters | 08/01/2024 | ? | | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brandi-house-ab843626_when-we-first-started-our-incubation-team-activity-7224636148248141825-6Jzg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Bungie | 07/31/2024 | 220 | Sony | Console | https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/newpath |
| Lively Studio | 07/29/2024 | ? | Keywords Studio | Mobile | Direct, https://www.gamesindustry.biz/electric-squares-lively-studio-faces-small-number-of-layoffs |
| Humble Games | 07/23/2024 | 36 | Ziff Davis | Publisher | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7221563370863280128-5xbU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| NetherRealm Studios | 07/17/2024 | 50~ | Warner Brothers | Console | Direct |
| Rumble Games | 07/12/2024 | 35~ | Forte | Mobile | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevin-bargeron-90427a87_opentowork-activity-7219889406885666816-AO-s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Splash Damage | 07/11/2024 | ? | Splash Damage Group Limited | Console | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/splash-damage-confirms-small-number-of-employees-could-be-laid-off |
| Wicked Games AG. | 07/03/2024 | 15~ | | Indie | |
| Surgent Studios | 07/02/2024 | 12~ | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/surgent-studios-cuts-jobs-months-after-launch-of-debut-title-tales-of-kenzera-zau |
| Ubisoft Toronto | 06/27/2024 | 33 | Ubisoft | Console | https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/less-than-a-month-after-joining-work-on-the-sands-of-time-remake-ubisoft-toronto-lays-off-33-employees-to-ensure-it-can-deliver-on-its-ambitious-roadmap/ |
| GameLoft Toronto | 06/26/2024 | 49 | Viacom | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-of-mass-layoffs-at-gameloft-toronto |
| Paradox Tectonic | 06/18/2024 | 24 | Paradox Interactive | Console | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/media/press-releases/press-release/paradox-interactive-to-close-down-paradox-tectonic |
| Techland | 06/18/2024 | ? | Tencent | Console | https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/tworcy-dying-light-2-takze-oszczedzaja-techland-przeprowadzil-zwo/z429979#google_vignette |
| Pieces Interactive AB | 06/17/2024 | 40~ | Embracer Group | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-embracer-shutters-alone-in-the-dark-dev-pieces-interactive |
| Striking Distance Studios | 06/14/2024 | ? | Krafton | Console | |
| Galvanic Games Inc. | 06/14/2024 | | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/galvanic-games-incorporated_a-bit-of-unfortunate-news-activity-7207451502972477440-W3TI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| VRChat | 06/12/2024 | 50~ | | AR/VR | https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-lays-off-30-of-company/ |
| Archiact | 06/12/2024 | ? | | AR/VR | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7206323597198454785?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7206323597198454785%29) |
| Sumo Group | 06/11/2024 | 150~ | Tencent | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sumo-group-to-reduce-staff-by-up-to-15 |
| Timbre Games | 06/11/2024 | 100~ | Tencent | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sumo-group-to-reduce-staff-by-up-to-15 |
| GameLoft Kharkiv | 06/05/2024 | 41 | Vivendi | Mobile | https://gamedev.dou.ua/news/layoffs-in-gameloft-kharkiv/ |
| Behaviour Interactive | 06/04/2024 | 95 | | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/behaviour-to-lay-off-up-to-95-employees |
| Avalanche Studios (New York / Montreal) | 06/03/2024 | 50 | Avalanche Studios Group | Console | https://avalanchestudios.com/stories/statement-nymr |
| Fall Damage | 05/23/2024 | 50~ | Fragbite | Online | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fragbite-declares-bankruptcy-for-developer-fall-damage-studio-seven-months-after-acquisition |
| Hatchery Games | 05/23/2024 | 13 | | Indie | https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/emploi-solidarite-sociale/publications-adm/documents-administratifs/avis_licenciements_collectifs/LI_MENS_2024-03_Internet.pdf |
| Singularity 6 | 05/16/2024 | 36 | | Online | Direct |
| Phoenix Labs | 05/16/2024 | 162 | | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/phoenix-labs_activity-7196925181712343042--jno?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) , https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/video-game-layoffs-phoenix-labs-19484488.php |
| GameLoft Cluj | 05/16/2024 | 136 | Vivendi | Mobile | https://www.zf.ro/business-hi-tech/dezvoltatorul-jocuri-gameloft-inchide-studioul-cluj-ajuns-136-22378341 |
| Studio Wildcard | 05/15/2024 | 6 | SDE Inc. | Console | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/studio-wildcard-says-layoff-of-6-developers-will-not-impact-development-schedule- |
| Mighty Kingdom | 05/13/2024 | 25~ | | Mobile | https://press-start.com.au/news/2024/05/13/south-australias-mighty-kingdom-is-laying-off-28-of-its-staff/ |
| CI Games | 05/10/2024 | 30~ | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/around-30-people-laid-off-in-ci-games-final-round-of-job-cuts |
| Dawon Interactive | 05/08/2024 | ? | Prytania Interactive | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7194049170658189312?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7194049170658189312%29) |
| Lightforge Games | 05/08/2024 | 35~ | | Online | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7194024402051633155/) |
| Bethesda Softworks | 05/07/2024 | ? | Microsoft | Publishing | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-reportedly-shutting-down-four-bethesda-studios |
| Tango GameWorks | 05/07/2024 | 150~ | Microsoft | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-reportedly-shutting-down-four-bethesda-studios |
| Alpha Dog Games | 05/07/2024 | 25 | Microsoft | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-reportedly-shutting-down-four-bethesda-studios |
| Arkane Austin | 05/07/2024 | 60~ | Microsoft | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-reportedly-shutting-down-four-bethesda-studios |
| Paladin Studios | 05/02/2024 | 45 | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/paladin-studios-shuts-down-after-nearly-19-years |
| Playtika Belarus | 04/30/2024 | 150~ | PlayTika | Mobile | https://app2top.ru/news/playtika-likvidiruet-yuridicheskoe-litso-v-belarusi-218875.html |
| Keoken Interactive | 04/30/2024 | 13 | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/keoken-interactive-lays-off-team-after-failing-to-find-funding-at-gdc |
| A Thinking Ape | 04/29/2024 | 25~ | Embracer Group | Mobile | https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/83897/a-thinking-ape-lays-off-staff-across-game-design-software-engineering-art-teams-and-more/ |
| NCSoft | 04/26/2024 | ? | NCSoft | Publisher | https://mdtoday.co.kr/news/view/1065546903977283 |
| Bethesda France | 04/23/2024 | 15~ | Microsoft | Publisher | https://app2top.ru/news/bethesda-zakry-la-podrazdelenie-vo-frantsii-217339.html |
| Flaming Fowl Studios | 04/23/2024 | 20~ | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gloomhaven-studio-flaming-fowl-lays-off-over-20-staff |
| ModernWolf | 04/18/2024 | 6 | | Publisher | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/modern-wolf-lays-off-6-staff-in-studio-restructuring |
| TakeTwo Interactive | 04/17/2024 | 600~ | TakeTwo Interactive | Publisher | https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/grand-theft-auto-take-two-interactive-layoffs-canceled-games-1235973835/ |
| Kwalee | 04/16/2024 | 40~ | | Mobile | https://mobilegamer.biz/layoffs-at-kwalee-as-it-restructures-around-new-growth-opportunities/ |
| Traega Entertainment | 04/15/2024 | 19~ | | Indie | |
| Possibility Space | 04/12/2024 | 70~ | Prytania Media | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/possibility-space-shuts-down |
| Ubisoft Korea | 04/09/2024 | ? | Ubisoft | Publisher | https://www.mk.co.kr/en/it/10986173 |
| Singularity 6 | 04/04/2024 | 49 | | Online | Direct |
| Relic Entertainment | 04/04/2024 | 40~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/relic-entertainment_following-last-weeks-announcement-of-relic-activity-7181700971993993216-V92z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| MI-CLOS Studio | 04/03/2024 | 20~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mi-clos-studio_activity-7181334379929952258-HR_0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Whitethorn Games | 04/03/2024 | 5~ | | Publisher | Direct |
| Spearhead Games | 04/03/2024 | 31 | | Indie | https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/emploi-solidarite-sociale/publications-adm/documents-administratifs/avis_licenciements_collectifs/LI_MENS_2024-02_Internet.pdf |
| Ubisoft | 04/02/2024 | 45 | Ubisoft | Publisher | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-hit-with-another-wave-of-layoffs |
| Bold Spirit Game Studio | 04/01/2024 | 30~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boldspiritgamestudio_here-is-an-important-statement-about-the-activity-7180677565131427840-HX7X?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Creative Assembly /Sega HARDLight | 03/28/2024 | 240 | Sega | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-sells-relic-and-will-cut-240-jobs-across-uk-studios |
| Certain Affinity | 03/28/2024 | 25 | | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7179191895858851840/) |
| Gearbox | 03/28/2024 | ? | TakeTwo Interactive | Console | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gearbox-is-laying-off-staff-following-embracer-breakup |
| Smilegate Barcelona | 03/27/2024 | 45~ | Smilegate | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-smilegate-barcelona-has-closed |
| Tarsier Studios | 03/22/2024 | ? | Embracer Group | Console | |
| Velan Studios | 03/17/2024 | 46 | | Indie | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/velanstudios/status/1770903295625764946) |
| Happy Volcano | 03/17/2024 | 8~ | | Indie | Direct |
| Something Wicked Games | 03/15/2024 | 40~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eric-webb-b061845_animationjobs-gamedevelopment-mocap-activity-7174196826974121984-0Ymb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Sega of America | 03/08/2024 | 61 | Sega | Publisher | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-of-america-to-lay-off-61-employees |
| Deviation Games | 03/08/2024 | 50~ | | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7172027709047468032?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7172027709047468032%29) |
| ZA/UM | 03/06/2024 | 24 | | Indie | Direct |
| Eggnut Games | 03/06/2024 | 15 | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eggnut-ceases-operations |
| Torus Games | 03/01/2024 | 8~ | | Indie | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dctrjack/status/1763683959546994741) |
| Babaroga Games | 03/01/2024 | 4 | | Indie | Direct |
| Radical Forge | 03/01/2024 | 6 | | Indie | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/radical-forge-lays-off-handful-of-staff |
| FrogSong Studios | 03/01/2024 | 25~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7169244519572324353/?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7169244519572324353%29) |
| 505 Games | 02/29/2024 | ? | Digital Bros. Group | Publisher | https://www.eurogamer.net/ghostrunner-2-publisher-505-closes-offices-in-germany-spain-and-france |
| Keoken Interactive | 02/29/2024 | 4~ | | Indie | https://www.psu.com/news/deliver-us-mars-studio-keoken-interactive-confirms-layoffs/ |
| Wildlife Studios | 02/28/2024 | 130 | | Mobile | https://startups.com.br/demissoes/wildlife-studios-corta-mais-21-do-quadro-em-3a-leva-de-demissoes/ |
| Electronic Arts | 02/28/2024 | 670~ | Electronic Arts | Publisher | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-cutting-5-of-workforce |
| Deck Nine Games | 02/27/2024 | 25~ | | Indie | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/DeckNineGames/status/1762600546878599430) |
| PlayStation Studios | 02/27/2024 | 900 | Sony | Console | https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24084494/sony-playstation-layoffs-2024 |
| Die Gut Fabrik | 02/26/2024 | 10~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah-nicklin_im-deeply-saddened-to-share-that-after-a-activity-7167892039504769025-gEjR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| SuperMassive Games | 02/26/2024 | 90 | | Console | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-26/british-game-maker-supermassive-set-to-lay-off-90-workers |
| Electornic Arts (CodeMasters, Glu Mobile) | 02/23/2024 | ? | Electronic Arts | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-cutting-small-number-of-staff-as-it-sunsets-two-mobile-games |
| GameLoft Lviv | 02/21/2024 | 38 | Vivendi | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gameloft-sees-staff-redundancies-in-lviv-and-toronto-offices |
| Disruptive Games | 02/21/2024 | ? | | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marissaframarini_today-is-the-last-day-for-many-of-us-atdisruptive-activity-7166204693646430208-ofmL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Build a Rocket Boy | 02/19/2024 | ? | | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/build-a-rocket-boy-reportedly-facing-layoffs |
| Noggin | 02/16/2024 | ? | Paramount Global | Online | https://kidscreen.com/2024/02/15/paramount-has-laid-off-the-entire-noggin-team/ |
| Scopely | 02/14/2024 | 15 | Savvy Games Group | Mobile | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/scopely-layoffs-hit-kingdom-maker-team |
| Daybreak Games | 02/12/2024 | 15~ | Enad Global 7 | Online | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/daybreak-confirms-less-than-15-layoffs |
| Genvid Technologies | 02/12/2024 | ? | | Online | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/seanacavanagh_layoffs-layoffsupport-videogames-activity-7162897040350412800-C946?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Curve Games | 02/09/2024 | 5~ | | Catalis Group | Direct |
| Threshold Games | 02/09/2024 | 11~ | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7161809976456413184/) |
| GameScience | 02/07/2024 | 10~ | Prytania Media | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7161136398949900289-IACw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Hidden Path Entertainment | 02/07/2024 | 44 | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pobst_for-over-six-months-our-team-at-hidden-path-activity-7161087287504564224-RJkW/) |
| 91Act | 02/07/2024 | 15~ | | Indie | http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2024/02/538064 |
| Cloud Imperium Games | 02/06/2024 | ? | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7157765131924381698/) |
| Visual Concepts Austin | 02/06/2024 | ? | TakeTwo Interactive | Console | |
| Crop Circle Games | 02/05/2024 | ? | Prytania Media | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/armanguy_opentowork-activity-7160370392883236864-shqy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Chimera Entertainment | 02/01/2024 | 20~ | Remote Control Productions | Mobile | |
| Threaks | 02/01/2024 | 25 | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/khagen95_opentowork-ugcPost-7159223959647830016-cBOa/) |
| Artificer | 01/31/2024 | ? | Devolver Digital | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bartoszdanielak_opentowork-activity-7158430937410678786-zUzB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Airship Syndicate | 01/31/2024 | 12 | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joe-madureira-b167033_today-we-were-forced-to-part-ways-with-12-activity-7158637930595446784-wtig?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Rovio Montreal (Studio 6) | 01/31/2024 | 12 | Sega | Mobile | https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/emploi-solidarite-sociale/publications-adm/documents-administratifs/avis_licenciements_collectifs/LI_MENS_Internet_2023-12.pdf |
| Starward Industries | 01/30/2024 | 15 | | Console | https://www.stockwatch.pl/czat-inwestorow-gieldowych/andrzej-szafraniec-oraz-maciej-dobrowolski-czlonkowie-zarzadu-starward-industries-start-29-stycznia-o-1100,687 |
| Nimble Giant | 01/30/2024 | ? | Embracer Group | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jorge-fern%C3%A1ndez-meneses_opentowork-gameslayoffs-gamedesign-activity-7158431840171638784-F204/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Eidos Montreal | 01/29/2024 | 97 | Embracer Group | Console | https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/new-deus-ex-game-reportedly-cancelled-amid-layoffs-at-eidos-montreal/ |
| Reikon Games | 01/25/2024 | 80~ | | Indie | https://www.ign.com/articles/ruiner-developer-reikon-games-reportedly-lays-off-80-of-the-company |
| Activision Blizzard | 01/25/2024 | 1900 | Microsoft | | https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/25/24049050/microsoft-activision-blizzard-layoffs |
| Black Forest Games | 01/25/2024 | 40~ | Embracer Group | Console | https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/teenage-muntant-ninja-turtles-tmnt-the-last-ronin-game-developer-layoffs/ |
| Plarium | 01/24/2024 | 45 | Aristrocrat | Mobile | https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-video-gaming-co-plarium-lays-off-45-1001467413 |
| People Can Fly Studios | 01/24/2024 | 30 | | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/people-can-fly-reduces-its-workforce |
| WarDucks | 01/23/2024 | 10~ | | Mobile | https://www.businesspost.ie/article/irish-gaming-developer-warducks-goes-out-of-business/?utm_campaign=article&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=web |
| Big Fish Games | 01/23/2024 | ? | Aristocrat Technologies | Mobile | |
| Riot Games | 01/22/2024 | 530 | Tencent | Online | https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-rioter-update |
| Little Red Dog Games | 01/22/2024 | 26~ | | Indie | |
| Chief Rebel | 01/19/2024 | ? | | Indie | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sofia-hansson-303453120_with-the-current-layoffs-at-my-job-its-a-activity-7154529365282729985-JwMt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| Metaverse World | 01/19/2024 | 70~ | Netmarble | Online | https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240119080700017?section=industry/game |
| Ntreev Soft | 01/18/2024 | 70 | NCSoft | Online | https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-18/business/industry/Game-publishers-cancel-titles-cut-employees-as-economy-struggles/1961701 |
| 31st Union | 01/18/2024 | | TakeTwo Interactive | Console | |
| CI Games | 01/18/2024 | 30~ | | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ci-games-lays-off-10-of-staff |
| Behaviour Interactive | 01/18/2024 | 45 | | Console | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-behaviour-interactive-lays-off-45-employees |
| Wimo Games | 01/17/2024 | 20~ | | Online | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7153435192123117568?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7153435192123117568%29) |
| Netspeak Games | 01/17/2024 | 25 | | Indie | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sunshine-days-developer-netspeak-games-is-making-layoffs |
| Thunderful Group | 01/17/2024 | 75~ | Thunderful Group | Publisher | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/thunderful-announces-restructuring-that-will-cut-20-of-its-workforce |
| Pixelberry | 01/17/2024 | ? | Nexon | Mobile | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nexon-owned-mobile-studio-pixelberry-is-conducting-layoffs |
| Pirahna Bytes | 01/16/2024 | ? | Embracer Group | Console | https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/piranha-bytes-gothic-elex-schliessung,3406996.html |
| PTW | 01/16/2024 | 45 | | Publisher | https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/support-studio-ptw-lays-off-45-staff-across-global-teams |
| Fundamentally Games | 01/15/2024 | 5 | | Publisher | Direct |
| Nesting Games | 01/12/2024 | 68 | Digital Bros | Console | Direct, https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/emploi-solidarite-sociale/publications-adm/documents-administratifs/avis_licenciements_collectifs/LI_licenciement-collectif_2032-11_MESS.pdf |
| Lost Boys Interactive | 01/12/2024 | 125 | Embracer Group | Console | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nicholascompton_opentowork-activity-7151630464145903617-My-q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) |
| PlayTika | 01/11/2024 | 350~ | | Mobile | https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skb6elt006 |
| Twitch | 01/10/2024 | 500 | Amazon | Online | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-09/amazon-s-twitch-to-cut-500-employees-about-35-of-staff |
| Unity | 01/08/2024 | 1800 | Unity | Tech | https://www.reuters.com/technology/unity-software-cutting-25-staff-company-reset-continuation-2024-01-08/ |
| Slipgate Iron Works | 01/03/2024 | ? | Embracer Group | Console | [Twitter](https://x.com/Luos_83/status/1742495573398216935?s=20) |
| Archiact | 01/02/2024 | 20~ | | AR/VR | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7148079951886376961?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7148079951886376961%29) |