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BioWare's closure has sparked a strong reaction not only from developers, but also from ordinary players. On the evening of October 21, after Electronic Arts announced the shutdown of the studio and the cancellation of Mass Effect 5, X was flooded with farewell posts, accusations and memes. Opinions are split: some write about a lost childhood, others tie the closure to the failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and others see EA as the main culprit. -
Ubisoft says the Singapore changes are meant to align the studio with upcoming production needs, while the proposed closure of RedLynx in Finland remains subject to local negotiations. -
Following another round of layoffs at Microsoft, Halo Studios may now have as few as 20 employees left. The claim was made by esports player aPureGangster and reported by Technical Halo, which cited a “very, very reputable source.” -
Heart Machine said in a LinkedIn post on September 16, 2026, that it has laid off nearly everyone at the studio after losing publisher backing for an unannounced title. The team behind Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, Hyper Light Breaker, and Possessor(s) said the canceled funding has left its future in serious doubt. -
CD Projekt Red has trimmed the team behind Project Sirius again, cutting nine people and moving nine more to other projects as the Witcher spin-off remains in flux. Kotaku reported that the changes affect staff in Boston and Warsaw, with some developers now being considered for other internal roles. -
In a statement posted on X, Supermassive Games said it is opening a redundancy consultation that could affect up to 75 people at its UK studio. The company added that the move is intended to help secure its long-term sustainability. -
Former Halo Studios staff have begun confirming job cuts on LinkedIn, while the studio has not said how many people were affected. The reports suggest the shakeup hit after Halo: Campaign Evolved launched, but the scale of the layoffs remains unclear. -
After nearly 21 years at Bungie, Lars Bakken has moved on from the studio and, by his own account, from game development altogether. The former senior design director spent 28 years in the industry overall, and his departure was voluntary rather than the result of layoffs. -
ZeniMax Online Studios says Josh Henderson and Nick Giacomini will take over after a transition period, even as Joe Burba, Susan Kath, Rich Lambert, and Ala Diaz prepare to leave the studio. The changes come alongside Microsoft's Xbox layoffs announced on July 6, 2026, and affect the leadership of The Elder Scrolls Online. -
Following the July layoffs at Xbox, employees from Bethesda, ZeniMax Online Studios, and id Software have reportedly voiced growing concerns about job security within Microsoft. According to multiple sources, the latest wave of cuts reinforced a belief that even strong performance and successful game releases no longer guarantee stability, leaving many developers feeling vulnerable about their future. -
Xbox laid off Christiane Meister, a senior character artist and 27-year Bethesda veteran whose work helped shape The Elder Scrolls series. According to the reports, her tenure ended during this week's round of Xbox cuts, and Meister is now looking for work. -
A new wave of rumors surrounding Xbox Game Studios is gaining momentum. According to a report from The Game Business, several Microsoft-owned studios are allegedly in talks with company leadership in an effort to avoid closure amid a major restructuring of the Xbox division. Among the teams mentioned is Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2. -
JUSTIN TRUMAN is stepping down as head of Bungie after less than a year in the role, according to multiple media reports. Truman took over as studio head in August 2025, succeeding Pete Parsons during a previous wave of restructuring at the company. -
DOUZE DIXIÈMES, the French indie studio behind MIO: Memories in Orbit and Shady Part of Me, has shut down following the financially disappointing release of its latest title. The studio, founded in 2017 near Paris by seven friends from animation, architecture, and engineering backgrounds, was known for its distinctive visual style and proprietary technology. -
Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan is stepping down from his position less than two years after taking the role. Xbox Game Studios Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor is also leaving the company. Both executives are set to officially depart later this week. -
French developer Spiders, best known for RPGs like GreedFall, Steelrising, and The Technomancer, has officially announced that it is shutting down. In a new statement, the team confirmed that the company is being liquidated and all ongoing internal activities are ceasing immediately. -
Behaviour Interactive, best known as the developer behind the asymmetrical horror hit Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a round of layoffs. While the exact number of affected employees hasn’t been disclosed, reports indicate that the cuts primarily impacted teams working on mobile development and external partnership projects. -
It's a difficult time for the industry: the studio that developed the VR game Moss has announced mass layoffs
Polyarc Games, known for the Moss series of games, is laying off a significant number of employees. This decision turned out to be extremely difficult for the company, according to Gamingbolt. -
«Please be patient»: remaining Epic Games employees worry about Fortnite's future after mass layoffs
The development of Fortnite remains in question after massive layoff of Epic Games employees. Employees who were lucky enough to survive the dismissal admit that they cannot imagine how this will affect the studio's main project, IGN reports. -
Media: EA Suddenly Lays Off Battlefield 6 Developers — Restructuring or Signs of Trouble Within the Company?
Despite Battlefield 6 becoming the best-selling game of 2025 in the US, Electronic Arts has announced major layoffs across its studios working on the Battlefield franchise. The unified Battlefield Studios group includes DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios — all of which contributed to the latest installment in the series.
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