Cryptic Studios Announces New Wave of Layoffs

Cryptic Studios has initiated a new round of layoffs, resulting in an unspecified number of job losses. Several affected developers have taken to LinkedIn to share the news, with the most recent departures scheduled for October 31. Character artist Amelia March expressed her disappointment, stating that she and many colleagues have been impacted by the layoffs. March reflected on her six years at the company, praising her coworkers and wishing them the best. Similarly, Mauricio Tejerina announced his departure, expressing hope that those affected would find new opportunities. Other developers, including Randy Habenicht and Julia Frederickson, had previously shared their own layoff experiences on LinkedIn. The exact number of affected staff and the timing of the notifications remain unclear. This marks the second round of redundancies at the studio in less than a year, following an earlier round in November.