Crystal Dynamics Announces Layoffs; New Tomb Raider Unaffected

Crystal Dynamics announced today that „a number of our talented colleagues“ have been laid off, citing „evolving business conditions.“ The company did not provide a specific number of impacted employees. The studio said the decision „was not made lightly“ and framed the move as necessary to „ensure the long-term health of our studio and core creative priorities.“

Projects and context

Crystal Dynamics — acquired by Embracer Group in 2022 — confirmed the in-development Tomb Raider title will not be affected by the layoffs. The cuts come after the cancellation of the Perfect Dark reboot, a project Crystal Dynamics had been assisting on with The Initiative. The cancellation and broader Embracer restructuring last year have contributed to uncertainty across the studio.

Sources

For further reading, see coverage from IGN: Crystal Dynamics lays off more staff following Perfect Dark cancellation (IGN).

Additional reports: GamesIndustry, GameSpot.

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