RuneScape developer Jagex has laid off an undisclosed variety of workers from ‘non-game growth roles, which was confirmed as we speak by the studio.
Reported by PCGamerthe layoffs first got here to gentle on the RuneScape subreddit, with customers noticing moderators lacking rapidly. A mod that goes by Hooli replied to the thread mentioning the job cuts. They added that almost all of the layoffs have been “from non-game dev and non-player going through areas,” including that the roadmap for RuneSpace: Dragonwildswhich launched into Steam early entry two months in the past, “gained’t change due to these job reductions.”
“We’ll proceed the good path we have been on with our content material,” Hooli added.
“Modifications to operational construction” at Jagex
In accordance with the studio (by way of an announcement despatched to PCGamer), the layoffs, offered as “modifications to our operational construction,” have been a part of a method to construct “the most effective experiences for gamers and develop the RuneScape neighborhood.” The targets are to “cut back complexity, enhance agility, and guarantee we’re absolutely centered on the areas that matter most-our video games, our gamers, and our future.”
Whereas Jagex declined to reveal the precise variety of workers affected, it says the overwhelming majority are throughout the operations and administrative help groups.
“We acknowledge that any change of this nature is troublesome, and we’re dedicated to supporting all impacted workers all through the transition,” the corporate addded, though it didn’t share specifics about the way it plans to offer help.
Jagex reported revenue development for the seventh 12 months in a row on the finish of 2022, 4 years after shutting down RuneScape Traditionalending a 17-year-old run. The studio was then acquired by non-public fairness companies CVC Capital and Haveli Investments in February 2024. A month later, CEO Phil Mansell departed the studio after eight years. CVC Capital advisor and Jagex board member Jon Bellami then took helm of the studio.
