Skydance Games confirmed layoffs less than a month after its October 6th formation from the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. games divisions. The company did not disclose how many staff members were affected.
Skydance Games combined developers including NetherRealm, Rocksteady, WB Games Montreal/Boston, TT Games, and Avalanche with Paramount Games Studio. The merger created access to IP including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and Harry Potter.
In a statement to Variety, Skydance said the layoffs resulted from "reorganization and operational shifts" and decisions to "scale down some of our projects." The company added: "This is not a reflection of the talent, dedication, or creativity of those affected and we are grateful for their contributions. We are committed to approaching the process with transparency, care and respect for those who are leaving the company."
Skydance joins Microsoft, Ubisoft, and EA in conducting recent gaming layoffs.