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Despite rumors on social media claiming that all 36 employees of indie publisher Humble Games, owned by Humble Bundle, have been laid off, the company has denied any shutdown.
Several staff members took to Twitter and LinkedIn to announce that they had been informed of the redundancies, with one stating that all employees were told the company was closing down completely.
In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, a spokesperson for Humble Games refuted the closure rumors and assured that “upcoming releases are not affected”.
On Twitter, Humble Games addressed the situation, explaining that they had made the decision to restructure their operations due to challenging economic times.
PocketGamer.biz has reached out to Humble Games for clarification on their plans to continue operations after the layoffs.
“Challenging Period”
Humbe Games stated in a message that the decision to restructure was made after careful consideration to ensure the stability and support of their developers and ongoing projects. They also clarified that this restructuring will not impact operations at Humble Bundle.
The company expressed empathy for the affected team members and emphasized their commitment to supporting both their development partners and former team members during this transition.
Previous Layoffs
Last year, Humble Games underwent layoffs as part of a company restructure, without disclosing the number of employees affected. Despite the layoffs, they remained dedicated to their work with developers.
Humble Games publishes games across various platforms and has worked on titles such as Supraland, The Iron Oath, and Lost Skies. They have also partnered with developers for mobile releases like Slay the Spire, Forager, and Crying Suns.
In a May acquisition, IGN Entertainment, the parent company of Humble Bundle and Humble Games, acquired the Gamer Network digital brands, resulting in some redundancies across the acquired publications.
