Crytek lays off 15% of staff: development of new Crysis part suspended

Company Crytek announced the mass layoffs, affecting about 15% of employees, which is about 400 people. The decision is due to the unfavorable market situation that has affected the industry in recent years. The developers said they were trying to minimize costs, but without layoffs, to maintain financial stability impossible.

Serious changes have also affected the studio's gaming projects. Development of a new part Crysis is on hold to Q3 2024, and many specialists were transferred to work on Hunt: Showdown 1896Despite the steady growth of the audience, the studio acknowledged that the project is not capable of providing the company with a sufficient level of income without additional measures.

Crytek promised to provide support to the affected employees, providing them with severance pay and assistance in finding a new job. The company is confident in the future Hunt: Showdown 1896 and intends to continue its active development. In addition, Crytek does not abandon its ambitions to promote its own game engine CryEngine, which will remain an important part of the company's strategy.