Industry layoff watch: Supermassive, Ninja Theory, The Coalition, and a warning from Warhorse
No layoffs have been announced for The Coalition, but some Gears of War: E-Day developers are worried they'll be next, even if the game succeeds.
Supermassive Games, Ninja Theory, and The Coalition have all experienced recent layoffs and uncertainty, as the videogame industry continues to face challenges in North America. Supermassive announced in August that up to 75% of its workforce was at risk of being laid off, and LinkedIn posts from former employees confirm that the layoffs have been completed.
Ninja Theory, based in the UK, was reportedly either sold or closed after Microsoft announced a restructuring plan in June and September. The Coalition, known for their Gears of War series, has seen staff worries grow as Microsoft's cuts continue. Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima warned that cost reduction efforts could lead to studios moving operations to cheaper countries, potentially affecting North American developers.
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