Humble Games Restructures Operations, Lays Off Entire Publishing Team

In a recent development within the gaming industry, Humble Games, the publishing arm of Humble Bundle, has announced significant changes. This shift results in the layoff of all 36 of its employees. Initially, it was believed that the entire company had shut down, due to information shared by a former employee on LinkedIn. However, this assumption was later clarified to be false.

Humble Games, in a statement to Game Developer, indicated that these layoffs are part of broader restructuring efforts. These efforts were described as involving extensive deliberation and careful planning, aimed at ensuring the continued stability and support for both developers and ongoing projects. The company expressed a deep awareness of the significant impact that this decision has on its team members, showing empathy towards those affected. They acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the team in supporting game launches since the publishing division's inception in 2017.

Despite the major restructuring within Humble Games, it appears that Humble Bundle's overall operations remain unaffected. Steps are being taken to guarantee a seamless transition for all parties involved in this process.