Roblox rival and Deus Ex dev the latest to be hit by video game layoffs
The video game industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, with major companies like Epic Games and Eidos-Montréal reducing their workforces. Even successful titles like Fortnite are not immune, as Epic Games let go of 1,000 employees. Several studios, including Rec Room and Ivy Road, are shutting down entirely due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, particularly in VR.
- Entities
- Game: Grounded 2
- Company: Polyarc
- Topic: VR
- Company: Ivy Road
- Person: David Anfossi
- Company: Epic Games
- Game: Guardians of the Galaxy
- Topic: Layoffs
- Game: Moss: Book II
- Game: Wanderstop
- Game: Fortnite
- Person: Jason Schreier
- Company: Rec Room
- Person: Tim Sweeney
- Topic: Game Industry
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