Games Industry Layoffs Surpass 2025 Totals with 10,977 Jobs Lost in 2026

The video games industry has seen 10,977 layoffs in 2026 as of October 20, exceeding the total job losses for all of 2025. This significant labor development highlights ongoing instability, with 35 studios closed and 161 impacted by cuts, and projections estimate further losses by year-end. This trend affects developers, publishers, and the broader gaming ecosystem.