Toca Boca Announces Staff Reductions

Updated on July 7, 2025: Spin Master, the parent company of Toca Boca, issued a statement to GamesIndustry.biz regarding recent layoffs: "To counter the effects of global economic trends on our business, we made the tough decision to reduce our workforce, affecting a limited number of positions at Toca Boca." The company remains dedicated to providing a safe and engaging digital environment for users. Originally reported on July 4, 2025: Toca Boca, based in Stockholm, has undergone an unspecified number of layoffs. Affected staff members have shared the news on LinkedIn, with impacted roles including art, QA, design, and development. The reason behind the layoffs, as stated by former game designer Andrew Brierly Chramer, was due to 'project changes and cost savings.' Former art director Kim Aava expressed similar sentiments, stating she was proud of what the team built together. Other affected employees include QA specialist Bathilde de La Chapelle. This development follows the announcement by Spin Master to shut down Nørdlight, the studio behind Rubik's Match, citing high user acquisition costs and lower-than-expected returns.