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Skydance Games Hit By Layoffs
Deadline • • technology
Key Points:
- Skydance Games is undergoing staff reductions and restructuring following its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, scaling down some projects to focus on long-term growth.
- The company has not disclosed the exact number of roles impacted or which projects are being cut, but emphasized that layoffs are not a reflection on employee talent or dedication.
- Skydance Games, formerly Paramount Games Studio, is led by Tony Driscoll and recently introduced a voluntary buyout program alongside a return to a five-day in-office work policy.
- The layoffs align with broader industry trends, as other major gaming companies like Microsoft have also offered voluntary buyouts amid consolidation efforts.
- Employees affected by the layoffs have received public support from colleagues on LinkedIn, highlighting the loss of skilled professionals within Skydance’s game development teams.
