Don't Nod Employees Strike Over Planned Layoffs

Overview

• Approximately 90 to 100 employees began striking on January 13, 2025, at the Paris-based studio Don't Nod, known for games like 'Life is Strange' and 'Jusant'.
• The strike protests a proposed plan to lay off 69 employees out of 250 at the French studio, announced in October 2024 as part of a company reorganization.
• The Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) criticized the company's leadership for failing to make meaningful commitments during negotiations and accused them of stalling.
• The ongoing strike may disrupt the development of 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage,' a game scheduled for release in two parts on February 18 and March 18, 2025, with Paris-based staff contributing to its production.
• Don't Nod has not yet responded to requests for comment, and the STJV states that the resolution of the strike depends on the company's willingness to address workers' concerns.