21% of European Game Industry Workers Laid Off in Past Year
A significant portion of the workforce found new employment, while others left the industry or are still searching.
- The Big Games Industry Employment Survey revealed that 21% of European game professionals faced layoffs from 2023 to 2024.
- Among those laid off, 15% found new jobs, while 6.2% continue to seek employment.
- HR, recruitment, QA, and artist roles were the most affected by layoffs.
- 10% of laid-off workers transitioned to industries outside of gaming.
- Burnout, poor management, and job dissatisfaction were cited as major workplace issues.
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