Layoffs Hit Something Wicked Games

Something Wicked Games has allegedly undergone a round of layoffs, with the exact number of affected staff members remaining unclear. According to a report by Game Developer, this information was revealed by senior animator Eric Webb in a LinkedIn post, stating that the studio was forced to lay off the majority of its employees. Additionally, graphics programmer Andrew Woloszyn and lead narrative designer Jessica Sliwinski have also taken to LinkedIn to share their own experiences, with Sliwinski currently seeking new employment opportunities. Efforts have been made to contact Something Wicked for further comment. Founded in 2022 by industry veterans Jeff Gardiner, Charles Staples, and Ekram Rashid, who previously worked on notable Bethesda franchises like Fallout and Starfield, the 12-person studio is presently developing its inaugural RPG title, Wyrdsong.