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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.
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