CI Games Achieves ‘Best Year’ After Laying Off 10% of Workforce
In a surprising turn of events, CI Games Group CEO Marek Tymiński announced the company’s most successful year to date, with a $60 million turnover and profits of $3.5 million. This financial triumph comes just three months after CI Games laid off 10% of its workforce in a move to strengthen the company’s business position.
Despite the recent layoffs, CI Games has seen remarkable success with the release of Lords of the Fallen. The soulslike action RPG has sold over 1.3 million copies since its launch in August 2023, becoming a notable hit for the company. Tymiński praised the game’s performance, calling it an ‘undoubted success.’
Tymiński indicated that plans for follow-up games to Lords of the Fallen are already underway, with aspirations to captivate even more players. This news suggests that CI Games remains confident in the potential of the franchise.
The company’s financial success highlights a concerning dichotomy within the gaming industry. While companies continue to make significant profits, a growing number of developers have lost their jobs in recent years. This trend has been exacerbated by high-profile layoffs at major studios, such as Rockstar Games, despite the impending release of highly anticipated titles like GTA 6.
CI Games’ situation is unique in that it has neither the massive workforce of companies like Rockstar nor the financial stability provided by a blockbuster franchise like Grand Theft Auto. Nonetheless, the company’s success amidst recent layoffs underscores the complex challenges facing the gaming industry as a whole.
