EQT

Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco

Keywords, a game service provider, has laid off 128 employees at its San Francisco office, as confirmed by a WARN notice filed on June 22, 2026. The company, acquired by EQT in 2024, offers services including localization, marketing, and QA testing. This follows previous layoffs at its Lively Games subsidiary and recent criticism regarding translator compensation and crediting.