Sucker Punch Productions, the Sony studio behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei, carried out layoffs this Monday (26). According to a report by Aftermath, about 24 employees were let go — initial numbers pointed to 26, but were later corrected.
In an internal email seen by the publication, studio leadership stated: 'After carefully observing market challenges and reviewing team needs for our next project, we have decided to make some staff reductions.' The message emphasizes that the decision was not made lightly and that more details about the future will be shared next week.
Ghost of Yotei, released in 2025, was a commercial success for PlayStation, with reported sales exceeding 5 million copies in some accounts alongside a complete edition with a recent expansion. The studio has around 200 to 230 employees, making the cuts equivalent to approximately 10-12% of the team.
There is still no official confirmation from Sony or Sucker Punch regarding their next project or detailed reasons beyond market challenges.
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