Mass layoffs have taken place at Humble Games in part due to what the company claims to be part of a restructuring effort. The company made the following statement:
In these challenging economic times for indie game publishing, Humble Games has made the difficult but necessary decision to restructure our operations. This decision was not made lightly; it involved much deliberation and careful thought, with the goal of ensuring the stability and support of our developers and ongoing projects. Additionally, the restructuring of operations at Humble Games will have no impact on operations at Humble Bundle.
We are acutely aware of the profound impact this decision has on our team members at Humble Games and deeply empathize with everyone affected. Our team’s contributions have been world-class and invaluable, supporting the launch of our games since we started publishing in 2017. We are committed to navigating this transition with as much empathy and understanding as possible.
Supporting our development partners and assisting former team members remains our top priority. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Thank you for your support and compassion during this challenging period. It is deeply appreciated.
However, it appears this is much worse than what Humble Games have made it appear on the surface. A former employee spoke with Aftermath claiming this is all damage control by parent company Ziff Davis. The employee told the outlet:
“Ziff is trying to spread the idea that it’s a restructuring to save face, but that’s a lie. No one from HG survived the layoffs, nor will they have anything to do with game launches moving forward.”
