On Sept. 1, 2026 East Side Games Group reduced its workforce by approximately 30 employees, or 32% of its total headcount.

The Vancouver-based mobile game developer said the cuts are part of cost-reduction and operational restructuring initiatives aimed at improving cash flow and profitability.

If you’ve lost your job at East Side Games Group and received a severance package, don’t sign it simply because you’ve been given a deadline. Getting the offer reviewed is a simple first step to find out whether the package is fair.

💡 Laid off? The minimum amount required by employment standards law is not necessarily your full severance. full severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay.

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Latest East Side Games Group Layoff News

East Side Games Group announced on September 3, 2026 that it had reduced its workforce by approximately 30 employees, representing about 32% of its total headcount.

The reduction took effect September 1 and included a combination of layoffs and furloughs. East Side Games said the changes, together with other operational efficiencies, are expected to generate approximately $3.5 million in annualized cost savings, with most of those savings expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The company described the measures as part of a broader effort to strengthen its balance sheet, improve free cash flow and focus the business on sustainable profitability.

For full details about this specific workforce reduction, read our September 2026 East Side Games Group layoffs report.

Are East Side Games Group Employees In Canada Affected?

East Side Games Group has not publicly disclosed how many employees affected by its September 2026 workforce reduction are located in Canada.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, but its announcement described the cuts across its workforce without providing a geographic breakdown.

Canadian employees who lose their jobs should have any termination or severance package reviewed before signing a release. The amount offered by an employer does not automatically represent the employee’s full legal entitlement.

East Side Games Group Layoff History

East Side Games Group has carried out several workforce reductions as part of restructuring and cost-cutting initiatives.

  • September 2026: Approximately 30 employees, representing about 32% of total headcount, were affected through a combination of layoffs and furloughs.
  • Early 2026: East Side Games Group said it reduced employees and contractors as part of a wider restructuring. The company said those reductions and related measures were expected to produce approximately $4 million in annualized operating savings.
  • August 2023: The company announced a restructuring that reduced approximately 20% of its studio workforce.

The September 2026 cuts are a distinct new round and should not be treated as the total number of positions eliminated across all of East Side Games Group’s restructuring initiatives.

How Much Severance Could An East Side Games Group Employee Receive?

There is no single East Side Games Group severance formula in Canada. How much a non-unionized employee is owed depends on their individual circumstances.

Important factors can include your age, position, length of service, compensation and the availability of similar employment.

The minimum amount required by employment standards law is not necessarily your full severance. For many non-unionized employees, full severance can be substantially higher and can reach as much as 24 months’ pay.

For some employees, bonuses, benefits, equity or other compensation can also affect the value of the package. You don’t need to work that out yourself — the important thing is to have the entire offer reviewed.

In our experience, most terminated employees we speak with are owed more than they were initially offered. That’s something we’ve seen across thousands of workplaces in Canada.

💰 How much severance could you be owed? Use our free Severance Pay Calculator for a quick estimate based on factors such as your age, position and length of service.

What Should You Do Before Signing An East Side Games Group Severance Package?

Don’t sign your East Side Games Group severance package until you know whether the offer is fair.

Get the complete offer in writing and have it reviewed before agreeing to a release. A review can tell you whether the package reflects what you could actually be owed and whether asking for more makes sense.

⚠️ Your employer’s deadline is not your legal deadline. A short deadline to sign a severance offer does not erase your rights. Once you sign a release, however, you can’t go back and ask for more.

There is no need to negotiate the package yourself before getting advice. The first step can simply be finding out whether the offer is fair.

Is Getting More Severance Difficult?

Getting your severance package reviewed does not mean committing yourself to a long legal battle.

The first step is simply having the offer reviewed by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. We can tell you whether it appears fair, whether you could be owed more and what your options are.

Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without going to court. The process is often much more straightforward than recently terminated employees expect.

You don’t need to understand employment law or decide whether you want to take legal action before speaking with us. Start by finding out what you are owed.

East Side Games Group Layoffs: Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Side Games Group laying off employees in 2026?

Yes. East Side Games Group announced in September 2026 that approximately 30 employees, or 32% of its total headcount, had been affected through a combination of layoffs and furloughs.

Are East Side Games Group employees in Canada affected?

The company has not publicly disclosed how many affected employees are located in Canada. East Side Games Group is headquartered in Vancouver, but its September 2026 announcement did not provide a geographic breakdown of the workforce reduction.

How much severance can an East Side Games Group employee receive?

There is no fixed East Side Games Group severance amount. For non-unionized employees, severance depends on factors including age, position, length of service and compensation. Full severance can be substantially greater than employment standards minimums and can reach as much as 24 months of compensation.

Do I have to sign my East Side Games Group severance package?

No. You don’t have to sign a severance package simply because your employer has given you a deadline. Have the offer reviewed before signing a release.

Will I have to sue East Side Games Group to get more severance?

Not necessarily. Having a severance package reviewed does not commit you to a lawsuit. Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without going to trial.

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