Schell Games reportedly lays off staff
Schell Games, co-developer of Among Us 3D and studio behind the I Expect You to Die series, has reportedly laid off staff. Read more
Schell Games, the studio behind the popular Among Us 3D and I Expect You to Die series, has reportedly downsized its workforce. According to a report by Game Developer, the layoffs began last Friday and have affected at least 14 employees. Multiple LinkedIn posts from current and former Schell Games staff detail the sudden staff reductions, with the studio's principal engineering manager confirming the cuts had not impacted their own position.
Marketing director Dwayne Waite Jr. confirmed the layoffs affected the marketing team, naming four individuals affected. The senior public relations manager shared further names from the art, design, and visual effects departments, estimating the total number of layoffs at 14. The studio employs between 51-200 people, as per its LinkedIn profile.
In a statement, a senior public relations manager expressed disappointment over the layoff, despite Schell Games CEO and founder Jesse Schell's previous stance against job cuts. Schell has consistently stated that the company prioritizes staff over financial risk, pledging to keep jobs safe even if their games generate no revenue.
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