Layoffs have become a kind of boogeyman over the gaming industry, constantly talked about, but always appearing out of nowhere when they do arrive. While the heads of these companies might have careful plans, the sudden loss of a job can hit even the most hopeful dev at the worst time.
Sometimes, the timing feels almost cruel, as with Sucker Punch's recent hit reported to Aftermath. Per a recently released member of Sucker Punch, the studio is cutting 26 positions right after the release of Ghost of Yōtei's Complete Edition re-release. What should feel like a victory lap for the team has suddenly turned grim, with employees inside the studio and those looking in equally confused by the decision.
Suffering From Success
In the current industry, it almost feels like quality doesn't matter, at least internally to the big shots making company-wide decisions. After Ghost of Yōtei's phenomenal release earlier this year, making it the best-selling Sony title of 2026, the Complete Edition seemed to be the standard re-release fare, with all the DLC included and a few adjustments made.
Despite what should have been a lower-budget, big-win bonus project just dropping, Sucker Punch leadership cut...
