Overview

• Multiple Firaxis developers publicly reported being laid off, including writer Emma Kidwell, QA tester Logan Blackwood, lead character artist Matthew Davis, and producer Maya H.
• 2K confirmed a staff reduction at the Civilization and XCOM studio but did not provide a headcount, consistent with its policy of not disclosing specific numbers.
• Industry reporting cites sources who estimate that dozens of employees were affected by the restructuring.
• 2K and Firaxis said support for Civilization 7 will continue with ongoing title updates and patches following the February launch’s mixed player reception.
• The cuts follow recent layoffs at 2K’s Cloud Chamber and echo Firaxis’ previous 2023 reductions, reflecting wider cost controls across the games industry.