A March 25, 2026 GameSpot report amplified by r/Games says Epic Games' 1,000-person layoff round included Vitaliy Naymushin, the artist behind Jonesy and several foundational Fortnite characters, underscoring how deeply the cuts reach into the live-service giant's original creative team.
A Jason Schreier report shared to r/Games says PlayStation has shut Dark Outlaw Games and is also making mobile-development cuts affecting around 50 staff.
In a March 24 memo, Epic Games said it is laying off over 1,000 employees and pairing the cuts with more than $500 million in savings. The company blamed a 2025 decline in Fortnite engagement, weaker industry spending, and the long road back to mobile.
VGC reports that Ubisoft is winding down Red Storm's game development work, eliminating 105 jobs while keeping the studio focused on IT and Snowdrop support.
Crystal Dynamics says Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst remain in development even after another 20 layoffs announced on March 18, 2026, making this the studio's fourth cut in roughly a year.
PC Gamer reports that at GDC 2026 on March 12, Rob Pardo urged executives to slow the industry's layoff cycle, arguing that the team behind a successful game is often more valuable than the game itself because it is the team that can build the next one.
GamesIndustry.biz reported that Tripwire Interactive cut 23 jobs, saying it must align with business realities to stay focused on creative goals. The report quickly circulated on r/pcgaming, where users discussed potential development impact.
VGC reports that IGN-owned Eurogamer and related Gamer Network brands are undergoing another wave of editorial reductions, reinforcing broader pressure across games journalism since 2024.
A high-signal r/Games post cites Game Developer reporting that Riot Games cut around 12 roles across three publishing teams, described by the company as smaller team-level changes.
A high-signal r/pcgaming post tracks restructuring at EA subsidiary Full Circle. The studio says some roles are affected, while development on free-to-play skate. continues.
At least 1,200 Ubisoft employees have initiated an international strike in response to recent company restructuring. The action, taking place from February 10-12, protests mass layoffs and game cancellations.