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Build A Rocket Boy has laid off staff as it shifts focus to updates and performance improvements for its game MindsEye, amid ongoing challenges and a recent critical reception, with over 100 jobs potentially at risk and key executives having left prior to the game's release.
Humanoid Origin, the studio founded by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, is shutting down due to funding issues, marking another setback in the gaming industry plagued by layoffs and closures. Despite efforts to protect the studio, financial shortfalls have forced its closure, leaving the team without the opportunity to complete their new sci-fi game. The announcement highlights ongoing challenges in the industry, with over 14,000 layoffs reported in 2024 alone.
UK-based game developer Bossa Studios has laid off approximately one third of its workforce, with 19 people affected, particularly in QA and production roles. The layoffs were attributed to a "perfect storm of events," including competition from AAA games, rising operational costs, and delayed industry funding. The studio now focuses on its upcoming game, Lost Skies, and is left with 40 employees. Co-founder Henrique Olifiers expressed regret over the layoffs and called for industry support in helping the affected staff find new opportunities. The games industry faced significant layoffs in 2023, and analysts predict this trend may continue into 2024.
Jukai Studio, the developer behind the action-horror game Stray Souls, has announced its closure due to a combination of poor sales and relentless cyberattacks. The game received negative reviews, contributing to the financial instability that made it impossible for the small team to sustain the company. The studio's publisher, Versus Evil, also shut down, resulting in layoffs. Both companies have expressed gratitude to their supporters and hope for positive changes in the game development industry amidst a challenging year marked by numerous layoffs and studio closures. Legal matters concerning the cyberattacks are now being handled by lawyers.