2K Games Announces Further Layoffs at Visual Concepts Austin

The recent job cuts at Visual Concepts Austin mark a continuation of the gaming industry's troubling trend of layoffs, affecting several key developers.

Several employees at Visual Concepts Austin, including the former art manager and an associate software engineer, have been laid off in a second wave of job cuts.
This round of layoffs comes just months after a previous round in September 2023, highlighting ongoing financial struggles within the gaming industry.
Visual Concepts Austin was responsible for major titles such as WWE 2K23, NBA 2K24, and LEGO 2K Drive, underscoring the impact of these layoffs on game development.
The gaming industry has seen a significant number of layoffs in recent years, with an estimated 5,900 job losses in 2024 alone, following a trend from the previous year.
Industry professionals express concerns over the worsening financial situation and the changing landscape of game development and play.