In a twist of events Humble Games, the regarded indie game publisher known for popular titles, like Unpacking and Slay the Spire has reportedly let go of all 36 of its employees. The information was revealed through posts on LinkedIn by affected employees who shared their experiences and expressed their disbelief at the turn of events.
Former business development manager at Humble Games Nicola Kwan mentioned that all employees were notified of their termination at 9 AM with the company stating that it was closing down. Brandon Boswell, a release manager also confirmed the news by indicating that every staff member, at Humble Games had been affected by the layoffs.
Restructuring or Complete Shutdown?
Humble Games recently made an announcement, on LinkedIn regarding a “restructuring of operations “. Some ex employees are disputing this statement. Artist Chris Radley insists that it’s not a restructuring but a complete shutdown of Humble Games with operations now being managed by a consultancy and no existing staff.
The official statement released by Humble Games, which some suspect might have been AI generated acknowledges the challenges of the decision. Expresses sympathy for the team members. The company states its commitment to assisting its development partners and supporting employees during this period of transition. However the sudden layoffs and conflicting accounts from staff members raise uncertainties about the circumstances, at Humble Games.
