Sumo Group Cuts 15% of Staff, Timbre Games permanently closed

What’s happening at Sumo Group?

Sumo Group, the prominent video game developer, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting 15% of employees. This move affects staff across various locations, including Canada and Poland. Additionally, the company has decided to close its Vancouver-based Timbre Games studio, putting 100 employees out of work.

Official statements and context

• Sumo Group’s decision follows its participation in the Summer Game Fest, highlighting recent projects and future plans.
• The layoffs and studio closure are part of a strategic realignment within the company.

Quote from Carl Cavers, CEO of Sumo Group: “Whilst Sumo has been able to manage through many of the recent difficulties the games industry has faced, we have not been immune and reshaping operations across the business to better navigate the upcoming challenges expected in the coming months is a path we must now take to ensure the security of the business going forward.”

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Industry reaction

• The timing of the layoffs, just a day after Sumo Group’s prominent appearance at the Summer Game Fest, has sparked discussions within the industry.
• Many view this move as a reflection of broader challenges in the gaming sector, including economic pressures and shifting market dynamics.

Ex-employee perspectives

• Lead Talent Partner Jaclyn Adair revealed on LinkedIn the number of people affected and commented on the broader impact of ongoing layoffs in the video game industry.
• “Continued closures like ours will only serve short-term investments, and will, in the long term, degrade the quality and availability of talent in this industry,” Adair said. “These massive industry shifts cannot go without consequences.”
• Other ex-employees shared the news on their profiles as well.

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