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Game Studio Sucker Punch Lays Off 24 Staff
27 Oct
Summary
- Sucker Punch Productions laid off 24 employees on Monday.
- The studio cited market challenges and team needs for its next project.
- This follows a period of significant industry-wide layoffs.
Sucker Punch Productions, known for the game Ghost of Yōtei, has recently implemented layoffs, affecting 24 employees. This decision was communicated to staff via a memo, attributing the reductions to observed market challenges and strategic needs for upcoming projects. The studio acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and committed to supporting the affected colleagues during their transition.
This development occurs within a larger context of widespread job losses in the video game sector. Tens of thousands of industry professionals have faced job cuts in recent years, with notable instances including EA's recent closure of BioWare and hundreds of associated layoffs. Xbox also announced significant workforce reductions earlier this year.
Meanwhile, the future of Arkane Studios remains a subject of ongoing discussion. While initially facing a potential closure by November 13, Microsoft has extended the consultation period for Arkane. This extension allows for further exploration of options, including finding a partner to support the studio through its ongoing development work, notably on Marvel's Blade.
