Over 6,100 gaming jobs have been cut in 2023 (so far)

Like many sectors, game developers have been cutting headcount due to economic uncertainty through out 2023. According to Farhan Noor’s videogamelayoffs.com, game developers issued layoffs to over 6,100 employees in 2023 (so far).

Unfortunately, the true count is likely to be much higher. Many companies did not disclose the exact number of gaming jobs cut. Additionally, this list does not include Web3 gaming companies or esports organizations.