Double Fine, the studio behind acclaimed titles like Psychonauts 2, is currently experiencing layoffs. The exact number of employees affected and their specific roles remain unclear, as do the precise reasons behind these workforce reductions. Some individuals impacted have begun sharing their experiences on social media.
These developments occur as Double Fine is in the process of spinning off from Xbox to become an independent studio once again. This transition follows a significant restructuring within Xbox, which recently saw 1,600 employees laid off, with an additional 1,600 planned reductions over the next year. It is not yet confirmed whether the layoffs at Double Fine were initiated by Xbox or by the studio itself.