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German game industry employment drops 3%, marking second year of declineEmployment in the German games industry has fallen by 3% to 12,235, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Despite this, the number of game companies has increased by 4% to 956, with growth strongest in development-only studios. Industry leaders attribute the sector's resilience amidst global consolidation to government support programs.
Meta reportedly lays off around 700 workers, Reality Labs division affectedMeta has reportedly laid off approximately 700 employees, with its Reality Labs division being significantly impacted. This follows an earlier reduction in the Reality Labs workforce that led to the closure of three VR studios. Separately, the German games market saw a 4% growth in 2025, reaching €9.4 billion, primarily driven by hardware sales from new consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and ASUS ROG Ally.
Gamescom 2026: Registered exhibitors up 15%, more than 40 countries taking partGamescom 2026 has set a new record for exhibitor registrations, with a 15% increase compared to the previous year, drawing companies from over 40 countries. Organizers Koelnmesse GmbH and the German Games Industry Association expressed enthusiasm for the event's global reach and upcoming new formats designed to enhance networking opportunities for international partners.