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Dreamhaven Cuts Publishing Staff as Costs Outpace Revenue

Mike Morhaime says development on Sunderfolk, Wildgate continues.

Overview

  • The company declined to disclose how many employees were let go, saying the reductions were concentrated in its publishing group.
  • The decision follows reporting of an internal email noting monthly expenses exceeded revenue and calling for urgent cost reductions.
  • Dreamhaven stated that ongoing development of Wildgate, Sunderfolk and other projects is not affected by the layoffs.
  • Recent releases have struggled commercially, including Sunderfolk at roughly 62,000 sales with a 890 peak concurrent count and Wildgate peaking at 7,799 before dropping to just over 500 current players.
  • Departing staff are receiving separation packages and benefits coverage, with career support offered through a partnership with Amir Satvat’s Games Community.