Studio Closure News
The latest Studio Closure coverage curated for game developers.
Game Developer reports that Reigns studio Nerial is entering “hibernation mode” and laying off staff as it winds down operations for now. The move signals a pause rather than a …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Reigns and Card Shark developer Nerial is shutting down development and entering hibernation after 13 years and 11 released games. The studio says it will regroup, while …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Heart Machine is at risk of closure after a publishing deal collapsed, forcing the Hyper Light Drifter studio to lay off nearly all staff. Studio head Alx Preston …
Game Developer reports that MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy appears to be winding down after another round of layoffs. Over the past 24 hours, multiple staffers have posted farewell …
Polyarc, the Seattle VR studio behind Moss, has shut down after more than a decade in business. The closure ends one of the better-known teams focused on premium VR game …
Rovio is closing its Copenhagen studio after Sega canceled Sonic Blitz, leaving the team facing redundancies that have not yet been finalized. For developers, it’s another reminder of how quickly …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio after cancelling Sonic Blitz, a mobile Sonic project that soft-launched in the Philippines and Brazil in 2025. Roughly 20 people had been …
Netflix is shutting down Night School Studio, the Oxenfree developer it acquired in 2021, alongside Moonloot Games. The move comes as the company trims additional Games roles to run the …
Vermila Studios has laid off its staff, and studio closure is now being treated as a real possibility in the coming months. CEO David Carrasco says the team will try …
Alpha Dog Games has regained its independence two years after Xbox shut the studio down. The team has also reclaimed the Alpha Dog name, a small but meaningful win after …
Alpha Dog Games is back under independent ownership after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024. Founders Shawn Woods and Jeff Cameron have reacquired the Nova Scotia studio, which had …
Midgar Studio, the French team behind Edge of Memories, is being liquidated after parent company Nacon entered insolvency earlier this year. For developers, it’s another reminder that studio ownership and …
IO Interactive is closing its Istanbul studio as it regains full control of Project Fantasy after Xbox pulled funding from the RPG. The move is part of a broader restructuring …
Kwalee Labs has been shut down just a month after Luna Abyss launched, leaving its nine-person team redundant. For devs, the notable part is that a well-reviewed release still didn’t …
Xbox is reportedly in talks that could shut down Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also said to be at risk. For devs, the immediate takeaway is more …
Ubisoft may cut up to 380 roles as it closes its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, another sign that the publisher is still shrinking headcount after earlier restructuring. For devs, the …
Vertigo Games has shut down its Amsterdam studio, and the article says it’s still unclear how many people were affected. For VR teams, that usually means a real disruption to …
Coffee Stain Malmö, the mobile-focused studio behind Goat Simulator, has shut down, impacting its 17 employees. This closure reflects broader industry shifts as Coffee Stain transitions post-spin-off from Embracer Group. …
Coffee Stain has closed its Malmo studio, which employed 17 staff members. This decision may impact roles across the board, particularly for those in mobile game development. The closure reflects …
Sony's decision to close Dark Outlaw Games, founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell in 2024, marks a significant shift in its internal studio strategy. This closure could impact …