Independent games publisher Humble Games has announced new layoffs in an effort to restructure their company operations.
While the publisher didn’t share an official count on how many staff are being laid off, several former staff are claiming the entire team was let go, while other outlets are reporting a majority of staff were let go.
“Another year, another lay off! Today is mine and my entire team’s last day at Humble Games,” former senior quality assurance lead Emilee Kieffer said. “This team was genuinely the best team I’ve ever worked, we truly had something special.”
It’s worth pointing out the official Humble Games LinkedIn page said they employed 11-50 staff. We’ll update our article if we receive clarification from Humble Games.
Here’s the full word from Humble Games on the layoffs:
In these challenging economic times for indie game publishing, Humble Games has made the difficult but necessary decision to restructure our operations. This decision was not made lightly; it involved much deliberation and careful thought, with the goal of ensuring the stability and support of our developers and ongoing projects. Additionally, the restructuring of operations at Humble Games will have no impact on operations at Humble Bundle.
We are acutely aware of the profound impact this decision has on our team members at Humble Games and deeply empathize with everyone affected. Our team’s contributions have been world-class and invaluable, supporting the launch of our games since we started publishing in 2017. We are committed to navigating this transition with as much empathy and understanding as possible.
Supporting our development partners and assisting former team members remains our top priority. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Thank you for your support and compassion during this challenging period. It is deeply appreciated.
