Reports indicate that Unity is set to reduce its workforce by 25%, equating to around 1,800 positions, following the departure of its CEO several months ago.
As per a regulatory filing and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, Unity conveyed its intention to streamline operations, with interim CEO Jim Whitehurst stating, "We are … reducing the number of things we are doing in order to focus on our core business and drive our long-term success and profitability."
The job cuts, affecting all teams, regions, and business segments, were confirmed by the company, which hinted at additional changes in the pipeline.
Unity faced scrutiny in the previous year for introducing a controversial "runtime fee" that required game developers to pay for each game installation. Following widespread criticism, Unity retracted the changes and revised its policy. Concurrently, then-CEO John Riccitiello stepped down, with Jim Whitehurst taking on the role of interim CEO.
The video game industry witnessed ongoing layoffs in 2023, marking a challenging period for developers. Major players like Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Ubisoft all implemented workforce reductions throughout the year. Unity's move to trim its workforce reflects a broader trend within the industry as companies adapt to evolving challenges and refocus their strategies for the future.
As per a regulatory filing and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, Unity conveyed its intention to streamline operations, with interim CEO Jim Whitehurst stating, "We are … reducing the number of things we are doing in order to focus on our core business and drive our long-term success and profitability."
The job cuts, affecting all teams, regions, and business segments, were confirmed by the company, which hinted at additional changes in the pipeline.
Unity faced scrutiny in the previous year for introducing a controversial "runtime fee" that required game developers to pay for each game installation. Following widespread criticism, Unity retracted the changes and revised its policy. Concurrently, then-CEO John Riccitiello stepped down, with Jim Whitehurst taking on the role of interim CEO.
The video game industry witnessed ongoing layoffs in 2023, marking a challenging period for developers. Major players like Electronic Arts, Bungie, and Ubisoft all implemented workforce reductions throughout the year. Unity's move to trim its workforce reflects a broader trend within the industry as companies adapt to evolving challenges and refocus their strategies for the future.