REPORT: Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind Ghost of Yōtei and Ghost of Tsushima, has cut 26 roles as it prepares for its next project, according to a report by Aftermath published on October 26, 2026 and picked up by Game Informer and PlayStation Universe. As of this publication, the studio has not publicly commented on the cuts — so the numbers and the internal email below should be read as reporting, not official confirmation.
What the internal email cited in the report says
According to Aftermath, a former employee confirmed the cuts and shared an email from studio leadership. In it, Sucker Punch says that, “after carefully observing the challenges in the market and reviewing the team needs for our next project, we've decided to make some staffing reductions,” and that “several positions across Sucker Punch will be eliminated as a result.” The same email says the studio worked to support affected colleagues in their transition and will share more details about the future the following week.
Why the timing stands out
The cuts come a few weeks after the release of the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, which bundles the game launched in October 2025 with new content, including the story expansion Echoes of Sekigahara and the roguelike mode Most Wanted, which brings back Jin Sakai, the protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima, as a playable character. The reporting does not point to changes in the availability of Ghost of Yōtei for PlayStation 5, and the studio's next game remains unannounced, with no confirmed platform or date.
One detail where coverage differs
For transparency: while Game Informer and PlayStation Universe report 26 affected roles from Aftermath, Polygon reported 24 layoffs, estimating the cut at roughly 10% to 12% of a team of about 200 to 230 people. Without an official statement from the studio, the exact number remains open — what this article can safely state is that a significant cut took place, tied by the reporting itself to preparation for the next project, not to the performance of a specific game.
Fontes
- Geekiki — Sucker Punch demite cerca de 24 funcionários após sucesso de Ghost of Yōtei (matéria anterior sobre o mesmo tema)
- Game Informer — Report: Ghost Of Yōtei Developer Sucker Punch Hit With Layoffs (a partir de reportagem do Aftermath)
- PlayStation Universe — Ghost Of Yotei Developer Sucker Punch Productions Reportedly Lays Off 26 Staff
- Polygon — Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs
- Beebom — Ghost of Yotei Developer Sucker Punch Hit by Layoffs Despite Game's Success
Image credit: official Ghost of Yōtei artwork, via PlayStation / Sucker Punch Productions.
Transparency: this article was prepared with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on public posts on X and the internet sources listed above. The cuts are presented as reporting by Aftermath, not as official confirmation from the studio. Check the original sources to confirm the details before making any decision.
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