Outright Games has reduced its workforce by letting go of 27 employees

The publisher Outright Games, headquartered in the UK, has announced reductions in its workforce.

The company stated to GamesIndustry.biz that it will be eliminating 27 positions within its UK and Spanish operations. These actions are part of an initiative to ensure the company stays "aligned with market conditions."

Outright Games, recognized for producing licensed games for children featuring brands such as Barbie, Chicken Run, the NBA, and Paw Patrol (pictured), is making these adjustments.

A company representative explained, "After thorough consideration of various options, we have reluctantly decided to implement a redundancy process that affects 27 roles within our UK and Spanish teams."

"This decision was not easy, and we are committed to assisting our employees throughout the transition."

"These organizational changes are essential for aligning Outright Games with market demands and setting a future-oriented structure. Our commitment continues to be on delivering superior family entertainment."

This news comes just four months following an announcement from Aheartfulofgames, a developer under Outright Games responsible for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, indicating layoffs that affected 28 employees.

Additionally, Outright Games has recently become part of a newly formed holding company, Roundtable Interactive Group, alongside UK studio Auroch Digital, US publisher GameMill Entertainment, and multiplayer technology firm Coherence.

This initiative is led by Robin Flodin, the CEO of Outright Games Group, who has a background with Toadman Interactive and Enad Global 7 and has been associated with Outright Games since November 2024. Investment group EMK Capital supports Roundtable Interactive.

Earlier this year, during staff reduction discussions, Aheartfulofgames mentioned that new leadership at Outright resulted in a shift towards "low-cost, rapid-turnaround projects."

The latest layoffs at Outright reflect a broader troubling trend within the gaming industry, which has seen numerous job cuts in recent years. Most recently, Swedish company Avalanche closed its Liverpool office, affecting 31 employees, and Redhill Games' restructuring is expected to "impact several talented colleagues."

Additionally, Crystal Dynamics, known for Tomb Raider, dismissed 30 employees in its third round of year-over-year layoffs, and Sharkmob reported that a "difficult but necessary" restructure places an undisclosed number of jobs at risk.