News Summary

Playtonic Games, the developer behind Yooka-Laylee, has announced layoffs affecting an undisclosed number of employees. The studio, which also acts as a publisher, cited industry shifts in game creation and funding as factors for the decision. Although the exact number of layoffs was not disclosed, affected roles include production, art departments, game design, narrative design, and UI/UX design. The company, known for games like Yooka-Laylee and titles under its ‘Playtonic Friends’ label, acknowledged the challenges in funding and selling games as the gaming landscape evolves.