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VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs

…Polyarc's layoffs reflect a broader trend in the VR industry. Earlier this year, Meta reduced its Reality Labs workforce by 10%, resulting in the closure of Twisted Pixel Games, Sanzaru Games…

Mar 31, 2026 · News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer

Report: VR studio Survios has laid off the bulk of its dev team

…Top Stories Layoffs & Studio Closures About the Author Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience…

May 1, 2026 · Chris Kerr

Ubisoft is closing multiple studios, resulting in up to 380 job losses | VGC

…Ubisoft also proposed the elimination of up to 200 jobs at its headquarters in Paris , France, or around 18% of staff, and has confirmed layoffs at its Toronto studio and others. The…

Jun 10, 2026 · Andy Robinson

GreedFall developer Spiders has been liquidated

…Layoffs & Studio Closures Top Stories About the Author Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning reporter with over a decade of experience…

Apr 30, 2026 · Chris Kerr

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Jason Schreier/Bloomberg: Many Xbox employees were surprised by the announcement of Gears E-Day not releasing on PlayStation — Sharma and her team also pulled a Halo trailer that was due to appear at a PlayStation event last week, potentially damaging the relationship between the two companies.

A PlayStation 5 version of the new Gears of War game was in development and had been planned for release until Sharma changed tack, according to the people familiar with Xbox strategy. Retailers had been preparing to ope…

Studio Behind 2025's Worst-Rated Game Hit By New Mass Layoffs

…This follows two rounds of layoffs at the studio, alongside the closure of Build A Rocket Boy France in March of this year. Co-CEO Mark Gerhard blamed the most recent round…

May 5, 2026 · Lewis Parker

Ubisoft's Sixth Layoff Round of 2026 Claims Winnipeg and Belgrade as 380 More Workers Face the Axe

…there are no " production layoffs " in the Montréal office. [ORIGINAL STORY] French website Les Echos has revealed that Ubisoft is enacting another round of layoffs and studio closures. The offices to be…

Jun 10, 2026 · Alessio Palumbo

Battlefield 6 developers face layoffs despite making one of the best-selling games of 2025

…cuts reportedly taking place across Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, though none of these studios face outright closure. "We’ve made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align…

Mar 9, 2026 · News by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Developer Big Bad Wolf Will Reportedly be Shut Down by Nacon Amidst Insolvency

…It's unclear if Kylotonn will eventually be shuttered or if its reported layoffs are all that will happen to the studio for now. Big Bad Wolf released Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss…

May 7, 2026 · David Carcasole

Eidos-Montréal announces 124 job cuts; studio head David Anfossi departs after 19 years at developer

…This led to thousands of layoffs, project cancellations, and the closure of several studios.

Mar 31, 2026 · News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer

GreedFall Studio Spiders Will Close Soon, It's Claimed

…However, it seems that Spiders has failed to do so and will move towards liquidation, announcing its closure soon. Spiders Studio Will Reportedly Proceed Towards Liquidation A report from Origami (via Wario64…

Apr 28, 2026 · Sam Sepiol

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