Employees and developers working onMagic: The Gathering Arena say they were hired with promises of remote flexibility, so they bought homes and built lives around those assurances. But they say they are now being told they may need to relocate to Washington state โ or effectively lose their jobs.

It’s always tough to hear about layoffs, especially in creative fields like game development. The hard work and dedication of the teams should be recognized, and I hope they find new opportunities soon. It’s important for companies to support their employees during challenging times.