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MindsEye studio Build A Rocket Boy appear to be making fresh redundancies, as one staffer says he's "helping wrap things up here in the HR department"
Build A Rocket Boy, the studio behind the game MindsEye, appears to be undergoing significant staff redundancies. Multiple employees, including a principal talent acquisition partner and a release manager, have indicated they are leaving the company due to layoffs. This follows previous legal claims against the studio regarding alleged mishandling of redundancies and data privacy violations.
IWGB Game Workers union forms 'redundancy taskforce' to defend workers' rights
The IWGB Game Workers Union has formed a new taskforce to support workers facing redundancy, aiming to ensure all layoffs are legal and fair. This initiative comes amid widespread layoffs in the industry, including recent cuts at Xbox and Rockstar Games. The union highlights the need for solidarity and worker empowerment against what they describe as mismanagement and greed.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms redundancies
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a new round of redundancies due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company stated that these decisions are difficult and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees. The article also reports on a significant increase in US consumer spending on video games in March 2026, driven by strong hardware sales, particularly for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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A recent survey indicates that 44% of professionals in the games industry have contemplated leaving due to widespread redundancies. This highlights significant concerns about job security and industry stability.
44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry as a result of redundancies
A new report from Skillsearch reveals that 44% of games industry professionals have considered leaving the industry due to redundancies, with 76% of UK respondents considering job hunting outside the sector by 2026. The survey also highlighted concerns about job security, creativity, and ethical use of AI, with nearly half of professionals worried about its impact.
MechWarrior dev Piranha Games reportedly affected by redundancies
Piranha Games, the developer behind MechWarrior, has reportedly been affected by redundancies. A former employee cited "economic restructuring" as the reason for the cuts.
MechWarrior dev Piranha Games reportedly affected by redundancies
Piranha Games, the developer behind the MechWarrior series, has reportedly been affected by redundancies. The extent of the layoffs and their impact on ongoing projects remains unclear.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment's PC games revenue reached $300 million in 2023. Separately, MechWarrior developer Piranha Games has reportedly been affected by redundancies.