Atlus Raises Salaries Amid Industry Layoffs

Japanese developer-publisher Atlus is raising the annual salaries of its staff by 15 percent, aiming to attract global talent and retain current employees. The move comes in contrast to widespread layoffs and studio closures in the games industry. Atlus plans to revise its compensation structure and reinvest profits into game development and sales performance. Game developer salaries in Japan are considerably lower than in the US, with the average Japanese game developer earning about $35,000 USD, $55,000 USD less than their US counterparts.