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Bithell Games Lays Off Majority of Staff After Funding Falls Through

Mike Bithell attributes reductions to the inability to secure financing for a new major title.

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Overview

  • Bithell Games has made 11 full-time positions redundant, accounting for over half its workforce.
  • Studio head Mike Bithell publicly cited failure to secure backing for a larger-scale project as the catalyst for cuts.
  • Affected employees will receive severance packages and assistance with their transitions.
  • The studio affirmed that ongoing support and availability of its self-published game catalog will remain unchanged.
  • The downsizing underscores persistent funding challenges facing mid-sized developers in 2024 and 2025.