Skybox Labs Lays Off 25 Employees Amid Industry Challenges

The NetEase-owned studio cites unprecedented industry difficulties as the reason for the workforce reduction.

Skybox Labs, a Canadian developer known for co-developing Halo Infinite, has laid off 25 staff members.
The layoffs were announced on LinkedIn, with the studio acknowledging the broader challenges affecting the gaming industry.
Skybox Labs was acquired by Chinese conglomerate NetEase in 2023, which promised resources to help the studio grow.
Despite the layoffs, affected employees will receive severance, extended benefits, and career transition services.
The gaming industry has seen over 12,700 layoffs this year, with Skybox Labs being the latest studio to downsize.