Some sad news this morning. Playtonic has issued an official statement announcing they had to make the tough decision to let some of their team members go.
The layoffs are due to today's economy which has been impacting countless people, and unfortunately Playtonic was next. In the statement they went on to say just how talented these individuals are, and asked that anyone hiring would reach out and offer them a position; they wouldn't regret it.
At this time the company has not provided additional detail on how this will impact development of titles such as Yooka-Replaylee, or their publishing deals with smaller teams via Playtonic Friends.
We here at Netto's Game Room have had a working relationship with Playtonic for quite some time now, so it especially hits us hard to hear the news. There are some really amazing people there, and we wish them all the best of luck. We really appreciate all of the opportunities Playtonic has given us, and look forward to future endeavors.
For more on Playtonic, you can check out some of our more recent interviews and reviews.
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- Interview With The Developers of The New Life Sim Cattle Country
- Dunk Dunk Review
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Original Message:
A sad note from all of us at Playtonic
This is one of those messages we never wanted to have to write.
We've all seen in recent years how the games industry has been changing, resulting in studio
after studio finding themselves in situations where to continue to exist, they must make
painful decisions - decisions that impact the lives of so many individual talented
developers. Like others, we've felt the knock-on effects and after exploring every possible
avenue, we've had to make the incredibly hearbreaking decision to say goodbye to some
truly brilliant members of the Playtonic team.
This isn't a reflection of anyone's talent or dedication, the people leaving have poured so
much heart, creativity, and care into everything we do. They've helped shape our studio, our
games, and our culture, and we're incredibly proud of what we've built together.
This isn't simply a difficult moment, it's a period of profound change in how games are
created and financed. The landscape is shifting, and with it, so must we.
Our thoughts are with those we're parting ways with. Saying goodbye to such skilled, kind,
and committed people is the hardest part of all. We will always consider you part of the
Playtonic family, and we'll do all we can to support your next steps.
If you're reading this and you're hiring, we can't speak highly enough of our departing team
members. You'd be lucky to have them.
To our industry friends who may be facing similar challenges, we send you our solidarity,
strength, and hope for a brighter path forward.
To everyone affected, thank you, truly.
With heartfelt thanks,
Playtonic Team
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