Ustwo Games makes layoffs to facilitate 'PC-first' pivot
The UK studio has made four people redundant.
www.gamedeveloper.comHere are the latest public updates on ustwo as of 2026:
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Ustwo Games faces ongoing restructuring and layoffs as it pivots toward a PC-first strategy and reduces reliance on high-profile platform partners. The studio confirmed several redundancies while signaling a shift to broader platform reach [source coverage indicates January–February 2026 layoff rounds and strategic changes]. This signals a realignment after earlier collaborations with Netflix and Apple, aiming to diversify revenue and distribution.[3]
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Ustwo’s leadership has discussed tightening development costs and becoming more self-reliant, with the CEO noting continued economic pressures driving a more pragmatic approach to project scope and staffing.[4]
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On the portfolio side, the studio continues to maintain Monument Valley-related IPs and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, with updates and new content rolling out across platforms. Recent coverage highlights ongoing expansions and re-releases across consoles and PC, as well as new partner integrations.[6][7][8]
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Public workplace and labor coverage around Ustwo remains part of the conversation, with past disputes and union-related discussions resurfacing in industry coverage, though there’s no broad new report of widespread litigation as of 2026.[1]
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