Cryptic Studios initiates additional layoffs in a new series of workforce reductions

Cryptic Studios has initiated another round of workforce reductions, though the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed.

According to Game Developer, various developers displaced by the layoffs have shared their experiences on LinkedIn. Details about when the staff were informed or the total number affected remain scarce. The latest employees affected report that their final day will be October 31.

Character artist Amelia March, commented last week, "Unfortunately, October will be my last month at Cryptic Studios. I and many of my talented coworkers have been impacted by the most recent layoffs at the company. One of the big reasons I got into game dev in the first place was to work alongside such amazing and passionate people, and I’m proud to say I’ve been able to do that for six years now. I truly wish all the best for my fellow Cryptonians, and everyone in the games industry at large facing the same."

On the same day, Mauricio Tejerina noted, "I will be leaving Cryptic Studios at the end of this month. I am part of a layoff along with other talented people who have become like family to me over the past 10 years.

"I am still hopeful that everyone affected by the layoffs will find new career opportunities. For now, it's important to remind ourselves that we are not responsible for this outcome. We are hard-working and dedicated game developers who just need the right opportunity to continue doing what we do best."

Developers including Randy Habenicht and Julia Frederickson also shared their layoff experiences on LinkedIn weeks prior.

It's uncertain whether all these employees were affected by the same set of layoffs or if some were impacted by a subsequent series of job cuts.

This marks the second round of known layoffs at the studio in under a year. In November, a number of developers faced job reductions at Cryptic Studios.