Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end

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Game Developer · 7 min read · culture

Game Developer editor Bryant Francis reflects on the emotional toll of 2026's industry layoffs, including major cuts at Bungie and looming Xbox restructuring, noting the uncertainty developers face about whether conditions will improve.

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Appeared in 2026-07-01.