Playtonic, the developer behind the Yooka-Laylee series, has confirmed layoffs at the studio.
In a statement shared on social media, the studio stated it has “felt the knock-on effects” of recent changes in the industry and so, “after exploring every possible avenue” it has made “the incredibly heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to some truly brilliant members of the Playtonic team”.
It’s unclear if Playtonic’s next game, the remaster Yooka-Replaylee, has been affected. It’s set for release later this year.
“We’ve all seen in recent years how the games industry has been changing, resulting in studio after studio finding themselves in situations where to continue to exist, they must make painful decisions – decisions that impact the lives of so many individual talented developers,” the statement reads.