Scopely, the publisher of popular mobile games like Monopoly GO!, has recently laid off employees, with most of the job losses occurring at the Kingdom Maker studio. This news was first reported by industry expert Amir Satvat on LinkedIn.
Kingdom Maker is a free-to-play medieval fantasy game that was co-developed by Global Worldwide and Scopely. It became a key part of Scopely’s portfolio after its full release on iOS and Android, alongside other successful games like Star Trek: Fleet Command and Marvel Strike Force. However, since Scopely’s acquisition by Savvy Games Group, the focus has shifted to games like Monopoly GO! and Stumble Guys, resulting in fewer updates for Kingdom Maker and older titles.
Following the initial reports by Satvat and subsequent updates, several members of the Kingdom Maker team have confirmed their job losses on LinkedIn. Scopely has also released an official statement addressing the layoffs, stating that they have ended their publishing partnership with Global Worldwide on Kingdom Maker and are redeploying their team to other projects.
Scopely also expressed gratitude for the affected team members and emphasized their commitment to supporting them in finding new opportunities. In response to these layoffs, Satvat has urged game industry professionals to explore the resources available on his website to connect with potential employers and explore new career opportunities.
Overall, while the layoffs at Scopely are unfortunate, the company is actively working to provide support and resources for the affected employees during this challenging time.
