Humble Games Lays Off Entire Staff Amid Restructuring

Indie game publisher denies closure, shifts operations to third-party management after failed sale attempts.

All 36 employees at Humble Games have been laid off, with the company citing economic challenges.
Parent company Ziff Davis attempted to sell Humble Games twice before opting for layoffs.
Remaining projects will be managed by third-party firm The Powell Group.
Humble Games insists ongoing and upcoming releases will continue unaffected.
The layoffs add to a growing trend of job cuts in the gaming industry, with over 11,000 positions lost in 2024.