Overview

• 2K said there was a staff reduction at Firaxis but declined to share numbers, and sources told Game Developer the cuts affected dozens.
• Multiple employees publicly reported being laid off, including writer Emma Kidwell, QA tester Logan Blackwood, lead character artist Matthew Davis, and producer Maya H.
• The publisher stated its policy is not to disclose headcounts affected by layoffs.
• The move extends a 2025 pattern of downsizing at 2K studios, following departures at Cat Daddy Games and a confirmed downsizing at Cloud Chamber.
• 2K said it remains committed to Civilization 7, noting ongoing title updates and patches after a mixed launch reception.