studio closures
NetEase Games is reportedly 'pulling back' on international studios
Just a few years after expanding its international operations, change is underway.
Mass Effect veteran's new studio shut down over funding shortfall
Humanoid Origin hadn't yet revealed its debut game.
Meta closes veteran game studio, Ready at Dawn
Ready at Dawn had been in operation for more than 20 years, producing a range of hits during its tenure.
Alone in the Dark reboot studio Pieces Interactive shut down
Pieces Interactive had been in operation since 2007.
Wizard with a Gun studio Galvanic Games is shutting down
Galvanic Games is shutting down after nearly a decade in operation.
IGDA reveals 10,500 game developers lost jobs due to layoffs in 2023
Layoffs have impacted a significant number of game developers over the last year.
Tails Noir developer Eggnut is shutting down and laying off staff
"The world is on fire. The game industry is fucked. Call your mom."
Australian studio Samurai Punk is shutting down
Samurai Punk has been in operation since 2014.
Saints Row studio Volition has been shut down after 30 years
Embracer Group announced the decision as part of its company restructuring program.
Vodeo Games, the first unionised game studio, is shutting down
Vodeo Games played an historic part in the union movement within the games industry.