The gaming industry faced a wave of mass layoffs in 2024, with over 10,000 job cuts by mid-year.

Economic pressures, post-pandemic corrections, and rising costs drive layoffs at top firms like Unity and Twitch, reshaping the sector.

Talent loss is severe, with nearly 10% of surveyed professionals leaving gaming entirely, risking innovation and game qualit

Huge game development costs and inflation force studios to reduce headcount, impacting projects and player engagement strategies.

Shifts in player behavior towards major titles like Fortnite hurt smaller developers, deepening industry challenges.