Crytek announced a restructuring plan involving staff reductions. Approximately 60 employees, representing 15% of its 400-person workforce, will be laid off due to financial difficulties.
Concurrently, development of the next Crysis game has been paused, a decision made in Q3 2024. The company is now focusing all resources on Hunt: Showdown 1896. While exploring internal staff reassignments was considered, it proved infeasible, making layoffs necessary despite cost-cutting measures.
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Crytek's future plans emphasize expanding Hunt: Showdown 1896 content, while the new Crysis title is indefinitely delayed. Affected employees will receive severance and career support. Despite the challenges, Crytek remains positive about its prospects, committed to Hunt: Showdown 1896 and the advancement of CRYENGINE technology.
