The video game industry has experienced a significant increase in job losses during 2026. As of October 20, over 10,977 jobs have been eliminated, surpassing the 9,197 recorded for all of 2025. This trend has also led to the closure of approximately 35 studios and layoffs at 161 others. Projections suggest that by the end of 2026, the total job losses could reach around 13,077. Despite these figures, the total is still expected to fall short of the record 15,631 job losses seen in 2024.
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