Crystal Dynamics announced a third round of layoffs this year, affecting 30 employees “across various departments and projects.”
In a message published on LinkedInthe developer stated that he needed to “optimize further development [its] flagship Tomb Raider” and future projects “as industry realities continue to evolve.”
Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider game was announced in 2022 when it signed a partnership with Amazon Games to publish the game.
“Crystal deeply thanks all those affected for their incredible talent, hard work and dedication, which have helped shape the studio in so many ways,” the studio wrote.
“We are committed to providing all of our resources and support during this transition.”
It added: “We appreciate the continued support of our players, our colleagues and our partners during this transition and look forward to sharing more of the team's amazing work with the world in the future.”
In August, Crystal Dynamics announced an unspecified number of workers were laid off.
The decision was made to ensure the “long-term health of the economy” citing “evolving business conditions.” [its] studios and key creative priorities in an ever-changing market.”
This happened after first round of layoffs this year in Marchwhich injured 17 employees.
At the time, the developer said the reason was to “better align [its] current business and future success of the studio.”
Crystal Dynamics also co-wrote the Perfect Dark reboot with The Initiative. The latter was closed and the game was cancelled. as part of major layoffs at Microsoft.
These cuts affected several Microsoft Gaming divisions, including King, ZeniMax, Raven Software, Turn 10 and Blizzard. Rare's Everwild was also cancelled.
In September 2023 Crystal Dynamics laid off 10 people next restructuring of parent company Embracer.
