Deviation Games faces layoffs: 90 employees affected, project development at risk

Deviation Games, a video game development studio based in the US and currently working on an upcoming AAA PlayStation exclusive title, is said to have experienced layoffs, as reported by VideoGamesChronicle. Sources suggest that approximately 90 staff members may have been affected by the recent staff reductions.

Several individuals have turned to social media platforms to share the news of their layoffs and express their search for alternative job prospects.

"A bunch of my colleagues and friends were laid off from Deviation Games today. If any recruiters have open positions please consider hiring some of these wickedly talented folks!," said Principal Technical Artist at Deviation Games Christopher Berry in a LinkedIn post.

Former Associate Producer at Deviation Games Jared B. on LinkedIn wrote, "Unfortunately I was affected by the layoffs today at Deviation Games. I am looking for roles in Production immediately."

According to the report, Jason Blundell, one of the co-founders of Deviation Games, departed from the studio in September of the previous year.

Unity Software, the video game software developer, has recently revealed its plans to lay off approximately 600 employees, which accounts for around 8 percent of its workforce. This strategic move aims to ensure the company's sustained growth and profitability in the long term.

As indicated in a filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company anticipates incurring approximately $26 million in charges related to the restructuring process. These charges predominantly consist of cash expenditures and are expected to be primarily allocated during the second quarter of 2023.