Contractors News
The latest Contractors coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports European studios boosted spending on external talent by 63% in 2025, outpacing the global 55% rise. The shift points to a more contractor-heavy production model, while many developers …
Halo Studios has let go of a number of long-serving contractors following the launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Some of the affected staff had been at the Washington studio for …
Half a decade of layoffs has left games development with a talent drain that won’t snap back to “normal” when hiring improves. Contractors have been hit especially hard, and the …
Epic Games has settled its case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaboration plans tied to brands like Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement …
Ustwo says its next PC-first projects will need leaner budgets, with growth coming more from contractors than full-time hires. The studio previously spent £7 million to £10 million over three …