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Sucker Punch Productions, developer of Ghost of Yōtei, lays off 24 employees
Key points
- Sucker Punch Productions laid off 24 employees.
- The layoffs are attributed to market challenges and future project needs.
- The studio released a "Ghost of Yōtei" expansion recently.
- This adds to ongoing layoffs in the video game industry.
Sucker Punch Announces Layoffs
Sucker Punch Productions, known for developing "Ghost of Yōtei," reportedly laid off 24 employees on Monday. The studio communicated this decision to staff in a memo, citing "challenges in the market and reviewing the team needs for our next project."
Context of the Layoffs
The layoffs occurred shortly after the studio released a well-received expansion for "Ghost of Yōtei." The game itself sold 3.3 million copies in its first month after its October release last year. Sucker Punch is a subsidiary of Sony, which is expected to report its latest quarterly earnings soon.
Broader Industry Trend
These layoffs at Sucker Punch are part of a wider trend of job reductions within the video game industry. Tens of thousands of employees have been laid off over the past few years. Recent examples include EA closing BioWare and cutting 400 jobs, and Xbox's plan to shed 3,200 workers over 12 months, with 268 already laid off in September.
Impact on Employees
The studio acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, stating it was not made lightly and that efforts were made to support affected colleagues. The memo also indicated that more details about the studio's future would be shared in the coming week.
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Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind "Ghost of Yōtei," laid off 24 workers, citing market challenges and team needs for its next project. This follows a trend of significant layoffs across the video game industry, impacting numerous studios and thousands of employees.