DOUBLE FINE CUTS ROUGHLY ONE-THIRD OF STAFF

The layoffs represent a significant staffing reduction for the Austin-based game developer, known for titles like Psychonauts and Brutal Legend. The company has not provided additional details regarding which departments were affected or how many employees were impacted in absolute numbers. Double Fine has faced industry-wide pressures shared by many game studios in recent years, including shifts in production timelines and budget constraints. The studio remains operational following the reduction. This layoff joins a broader wave of workforce reductions across the gaming industry, with numerous studios downsizing over the past year. Double Fine was acquired by Microsoft in 2019 and operates under the Xbox Game Pass umbrella.