Recently, some Firaxis Games employees began reporting layoffs on social media.
Soon, a 2K representative commented to journalists at Game Developer, confirming that "a staff reduction occurred at Firaxis Games" as the studio is "restructuring and optimizing" its development process for "adaptability, collaboration, and creativity."
The statement provided did not include exact figures, but Game Developer sources said that the cuts affected "dozens of workers."
It is known that among them are a screenwriter, a senior tester, a lead character artist, and a producer.