One in four video game developers laid off over the past two years
6 days ago
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- One in four game developers experienced layoffs in the past two years.
- 17% of professionals were laid off in the past year, with an additional 11% the year prior.
- 28% of respondents faced layoffs in two years, rising to 33% for U.S.-based workers.
- Game designers reported the highest layoff rates; business operations had the lowest.
- 48% of laid-off developers are still seeking reemployment, including 36% from over a year ago.
- Half of respondents' employers conducted layoffs in the past year.
- 47% of employed respondents don’t anticipate more layoffs, while 23% expect further cuts.
- 43% blamed layoffs on restructuring, 38% on budget cuts, and 32% on project cancellations.
- Some respondents criticized leadership for poor decisions, like overexpansion during COVID.