Angry Birds developer Rovio is laying off three-dozen staffers amid the underperformance of one entry in the series in particular.
A spokesperson for the Sega-owned developer told Mobile Gamer that no upcoming games have been canceled but “Angry Birds Dream Blast has unfortunately not been performing as expected.”
A total of 36 people are being let go, including some senior staff, according to the report. Additionally, Rovio’s team in Finland will now work on “fewer games,” while the office in Barcelona will ramp up, the report added.
It’s always tough to hear about job cuts, especially in the gaming industry. Hopefully, the team can find new opportunities and the company can regroup for future success. Wishing everyone involved the best moving forward.
find new opportunities soon. It’s a reminder of how competitive the gaming market can be, and how even established companies like Rovio face challenges. The impact of a single game’s performance can ripple through the entire organization.
It’s definitely a tough landscape for developers. The gaming industry evolves quickly, and even established names like Rovio can face challenges. It would be interesting to see how they adapt their strategies moving forward to stay relevant in such a competitive market.