Toca Boca cuts a "small number" of jobs

Update, July 7, 2025: Spin Master, the parent company of Toca Boca, released a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, noting, "To address global economic challenges, we have taken the hard decision to eliminate certain roles across our organization, affecting a few positions at Toca Boca's studio."

Spin Master emphasized its ongoing dedication to offering a secure digital environment for creativity and self-expression.

Original story, July 4, 2025: Layoffs have impacted Toca Boca, headquartered in Stockholm, though the number of employees affected remains unspecified.

Those affected have announced their redundancies on LinkedIn, spanning positions in art, quality assurance, design, and development.

GamesIndustry.biz is seeking more details from the company regarding the extent of these job reductions.

Former game designer Andrew Brierly Chramer mentioned the changes were due to "project alterations and cost-efficiency efforts."

Chramer expressed, "Leaving behind a cherished team is challenging, yet I am proud of our achievements and thankful for the lessons garnered."

Similarly, former art director Kim Aava shared: "Though departing from such a wonderful and stimulating team is hard, I am immensely proud of our collective work."

Also impacted in this wave of layoffs was embedded QA Bathilde de La Chapelle.

According to PocketGamer, Spin Master revealed plans to close Nørdlight, recognized for developing the mobile game Rubik's Match, due to expensive user acquisition and less than anticipated returns.