adminThe latest 11 Bit Studios layoffs affect around 20 employees as the Warsaw-based developer reshapes teams working on projects in development. The studio says most affected employees have been moved to other roles internally, while a smaller group will leave the company. It describes its financial position as stable and says the changes are tied to the needs of its current projects.
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Why 11 Bit Studios is adjusting its project teams
In a statement, the studio explained that team structures need to reflect the different stages of its projects. It said it is adjusting staffing for new projects, managing expenses carefully, and maintaining cost discipline. The company did not describe the changes as a response to financial instability; instead, it said its current financial situation remains stable.
Project teams can change as development moves from one phase to another, and staffing needs may differ between early production and later work. In this case, 11 Bit Studios said it tried to place as many affected employees as possible in other roles within the company. For readers following the announcement, that distinction matters: the reported figure concerns roles affected, but most of the employees involved were offered an internal path to continue their careers at the studio.
What is known about the 20 affected roles
The developer said internal transfers were arranged for the majority of employees impacted by the restructuring. However, some positions could not be carried over to new projects in their early stages. As a result, the studio made the decision to part ways with around 20 employees and said it would provide support to those leaving.
- Roles affected: Around 20 employees are expected to leave the company.
- Internal transfers: Most affected workers were moved to other roles within 11 Bit Studios.
- Stated reason: The studio is aligning teams with current project phases and managing costs.
- Financial position: The company described its current situation as stable.
The figures and wording are based on the studio’s statement. They do not provide a breakdown by department, project, or job title, so further details about which teams are affected have not been specified.
Earlier workforce changes at 11 Bit Studios
This is not the studio’s first recent workforce reduction. Earlier in 2024, 11 Bit Studios cut staff after cancelling its in-development game known by the codename Project 8. More than half of that project’s team were offered other positions within the studio.
The earlier changes and the current restructuring are separate events, but both involved efforts to find internal roles for some affected employees. The available information does not indicate that the current layoffs are connected to Project 8 or provide additional details about the projects now being developed.
What to watch for next
Any further information from 11 Bit Studios may clarify how the team changes affect its projects in development. For now, the studio has confirmed that around 20 employees will depart, while most affected workers have been transferred internally. The 11 Bit Studios layoffs reflect a change in staffing to match current project needs, according to the company, rather than a stated change in its financial stability.
