New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year
New data from the ASGC Games Industry Layoffs Tracker forecasts that job losses will reach 14,259 by the end of 2026, a significant increase from earlier projections. This trend indicates an acceleration in layoffs, with North America and Europe being the most affected regions. The projected numbers for 2026 are expected to surpass the total for 2024.
- Entities
- Company: id Software
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Ubisoft Barcelona
- Company: Obsidian Entertainment
- Company: 11 bit studios
- Topic: Job Market
- Topic: Layoffs
- Company: Bethesda
- Company: Zenimax Media
- Company: Red Rover Interactive
- Company: Tencent Games
- Person: Amir Satvat
- Company: ZA/UM
- Topic: Industry Trends
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