Hi-Rez Studios, the developer behind Smite and Realm Royale, has laid off nearly 30 employees, primarily from the team working on Smite 2. The exact reason for the cuts remains unclear, but this follows a previous round of layoffs in October 2024, which impacted cosmetic and system features teams. This time, the layoffs are more extensive, affecting producers, designers, programmers, and even esports commentators. CEO Stewart Chisam, who previously defended job cuts as necessary for Smite 2's future, has since deleted his X account, and the studio has yet to release an official statement. Hi-Rez joins a growing list of...
Published on: 2/6/2025
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