Hi-Rez studio, the studio famous for games such as Smite and Rogue Company, has once again went through massive layoffs.
“This was a difficult decision aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of our studios,” the message from the company stated.
While the exact number of layoffs is unknown, according to people associated with the studio, 50-60 developers lost their jobs. This decision will greatly affect the company’s operations, leading it to stop supporting several projects.
Actually, fuck you @HiRezStudios and fuck you Stewart Chisam you son of a bitch, you disabled your account for all the backlash that would have come. You guys dont deserve Evil Mojo in the slightest. They've put more care and effort than Hirez ever did. pic.twitter.com/UtSGehqYy7
— Erleinmayer (@Hocky2001) February 6, 2025
- Hi-Rez Studios is giving up ending development of the games Smite, Paladins, and Rogue Company.
- All three games will remain active for now, but the company has no plans for any new content for them.
- The studio is now focusing solely on Smite 2, although the team responsible for this project has also been affected by layoffs.
This is yet another job cut at Hi-Rez Studios in recent months. Previous layoffs – on a much smaller scale – were carried out in October of last year.
This raises questions about Smite’s esports scene as it seems to be shutting down. Shortly after the layoffs announcement the official Smite Esports website was taken offline.
Laid-off staff members are now on an eight-week notice period and are seeking new opportunities in the industry.
