Sumo Group Announces 15% Workforce Reduction Following Game Fest Reveals
The Tencent-owned developer will cut nearly 250 jobs across multiple countries to navigate industry challenges.
- Sumo Group showcased new games at Summer Game Fest before announcing layoffs.
- The layoffs will affect employees in Canada, the UK, Poland, Czech Republic, and India.
- Timbre Games, a Sumo subsidiary, will be closed, impacting 80 staff members.
- Sumo Group cites the need to reshape operations to ensure business security.
- The gaming industry has seen over 10,000 layoffs in 2024 alone.