Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 26 developers "after carefully observing the challenges in the market"
Layoffs have reportedly hit Sucker Punch, the PlayStation-owned studio behind the Sly Cooper series, Infamous and last year's Ghost of Yotei . Read more
Sucker Punch, the PlayStation-owned studio known for titles like Sly Cooper, Infamous, and Ghost of Yotei, has reportedly laid off 26 developers. The studio's decision comes after analyzing the current state of the gaming market and the needs for their upcoming project. In an email to staff, studio leadership explained that they reviewed team requirements for their next game and determined that certain positions needed to be eliminated.
The studio emphasized that they did not take this decision lightly and provided support to affected colleagues during the transition. Ghost of Yotei, released last year, reportedly sold 3.3 million copies within a month of its release, surpassing the sales of other successful PS5 games during the same period. Despite its success, even established studios like Sucker Punch are not immune to the challenges posed by an ever-evolving industry.
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