Don't Nod Employees Strike Over Planned Layoffs

The French video game studio faces protests from around 100 workers after announcing plans to cut 69 jobs as part of a financial restructuring.

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.