Overview

• Around 200 roles were cut following a July 2 all-hands where King president Todd Green announced the reductions, according to accounts relayed by VGC and GamesIndustry.biz.
• Anonymous sources told MobileGamer.biz that performance ratings did not shape who was let go, with some alleging selections looked salary-driven and out of step with stated reasons.
• Several former employees sought legal advice on exit terms, with some pursuing action after being given about three weeks to sign severance agreements they believed were improper.
• Sources said some roles were told they could be replaced by internal AI tools and claimed Microsoft set targets pushing daily AI use toward 100%, even as King leadership was described as skeptical.
• Morale was described as low with reports of medical leave, lost anonymous feedback channels, and HR shielding problem managers, while some laid-off staff were reportedly rehired and a former senior manager predicted further cuts.