Earlier this month, the International Game Developers Association published a call to action urging leaders across the games industry to consider the consequences of layoffs, and prompting them to embrace sustainability.
IGDA warns industry to avoid unnecessary layoffs
12.04.2024 - 08:01 / pcgamesinsider.biz
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has published a call to action warning about the damage layoffs have on the industry.
In an email, the organisation wrote that studios must plan for growth rather than pushing talent away.
"With more than 8,700 game developers affected by layoffs this year, the gravity of this situation and its impact on the industry cannot be overstated," the IGDA said.
Developers hold legitimate concerns regarding the stability of their careers and the industry as a whole. Talented individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, may seek opportunities beyond the games industry due to the instability, leading to skill gaps and underrepresentation of various demographics."
The organisation also gave six recommendations of how studios should behave:
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