Crytek Announces Restructuring, Layoffs, and Crysis Game Delay
Crytek has confirmed a restructuring initiative resulting in the layoff of approximately 60 employees, representing about 15% of its 400-person workforce. The company cited financial difficulties as the reason for the staff reductions.
Concurrently, Crytek announced a temporary halt to development on the next Crysis game, a decision made in Q3 2024. The studio is now focusing all its resources on Hunt: Showdown 1896. While exploring options to reassign staff to existing projects proved infeasible, despite cost-cutting measures, layoffs were deemed necessary.
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Crytek's future plans involve expanding content for Hunt: Showdown 1896, while the new Crysis title is indefinitely delayed. Affected employees will receive severance packages and career support. Despite the challenges, Crytek remains positive about its long-term prospects, emphasizing continued development of Hunt: Showdown 1896 and its CRYENGINE technology.
