Netflix's FIFA World Cup game studio has laid off 85% of its staff
Refactor Games, the studio behind FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, has had its funding pulled by its publisher and laid off most of the team.
Refactor Games, the studio behind the FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game exclusive to Netflix, has laid off 85% of its workforce. According to Polygon, studio head Nathan Burba confirmed the news. An Inside Gaming report, as cited by Polygon, claims that publisher Delphi Interactive pulled funding for the studio.
The layoffs at Refactor Games do not appear to be related to FIFA or its leadership. There is no information in the reports about the reason for the layoffs or the future of the studio.
The news about Refactor Games comes amidst reports about FIFA, but these seem unrelated to the layoffs. Yahoo Sports and SB Nation reported on other FIFA-related topics, including the Little League Softball World Series and FIFA President Gianni Infantino's tenure, but these do not appear to be connected to Refactor Games or its layoffs.
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