Cyan Worlds, the developer known for Myst, has laid off half of its workforce

Cyan Worlds, the team behind Myst, has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by half.

According to a statement published on social media, the organization based in Spokane has stated that 12 staff members will be laid off due to the prevailing market climate. This development was expected within the company.

The studio explained that they are dealing with difficult circumstances that require balancing the long-term sustainability of the studio with the immediate financial challenges of game production in 2025.

For the past year, Cyan Worlds has been open with their team about the difficult situation and upcoming challenges. Despite the expectations, the news of layoffs remains deeply upsetting.

The organization emphasized their current focus is on obtaining funding for future projects and stabilizing the company. Cyan Worlds, known for enduring tough situations, remains committed to overcoming these challenges.

A list of affected staff members, who have agreed to have their contact information shared, is available for potential employers here.

Additionally, the company assured that there will be no impact on the schedule or fulfillment of rewards associated with their ongoing Kickstarter initiative for the upcoming game Firmament.