Crystal Dynamics Confirms Layoffs of 17 Employees

The studio assures that development of Perfect Dark and a new Tomb Raider game remains unaffected by the workforce reduction.

Crystal Dynamics announced the layoff of 17 employees to align with its business needs and future goals.
The studio emphasized that the layoffs will not impact ongoing projects, including the Perfect Dark reboot and an untitled Tomb Raider game.
This marks the second round of layoffs at the studio since its acquisition by Embracer Group in 2022, with 27 employees let go over three years.
Crystal Dynamics' last major release, Marvel's Avengers in 2020, underperformed commercially, contributing to ongoing challenges.
The layoffs are part of a larger trend in the gaming industry, which has seen over 1,400 job cuts in 2025 alone.