Double Fine Productions cuts 23 roles as it becomes independent from Xbox

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GamesIndustry.biz · 2 min read · studios

Double Fine Productions cut 23 employees (25% of workforce) as it became independent from Xbox. CEO Tim Schafer cited the need to reach a sustainable size, stating the layoffs were necessary for studio survival. Double Fine retains its IP catalog and funding runway for upcoming projects.

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