Humble Games “Restructuring” without Layoffs
Humble Games, an indie-focused publisher with a diverse catalog of games, recently announced a “restructuring” that does not involve any employee layoffs, contrary to earlier reports.
Earlier in the day, there were rumors circulating that Humble Games was closing down, with employees allegedly being let go. However, according to a statement released by the company, the restructuring does not involve any job losses.
Chris Radley, a former employee of Humble Games, revealed that the entire staff has been replaced by a third-party consultancy. This move comes after Humble Games owner Ziff Davis’s unsuccessful attempt to sell the publisher, with The Powell Group stepping in to take over.
Despite the changes, Humble Games continues to be known for publishing popular titles like Void Bastards, Forager, and Signalis. The company also has deals in place for upcoming games such as Lost Skies and Monaco 2.
It’s important to note that Humble Games is separate from Humble Bundle, the store famous for pay-what-you-want game bundles. The restructuring at Humble Games will not impact Humble Bundle, according to a statement released by the company.
Both Humble Bundle and Humble Games are under the ownership of media company Ziff Davis, which also owns prominent gaming websites like IGN, Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, and GamesIndustry.biz.
Last year saw challenges in job security within the games industry, and this year has been no different, with thousands of layoffs reported in January alone.
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This article was updated with the latest information regarding the nature of the “restructuring” at Humble Games.
