Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue as Crimson Desert Stock Crashes

The gaming industry layoffs aren’t slowing down.Ubisoft has reportedly ended development at its Red Storm studio, resulting in over 100 job losses, while Crystal Dynamics continues restructuring with additional layoffs. These cuts come as the industry struggles with rising costs, shifting priorities, and ongoing instability across major studios.At the same time, Crimson Desert is already making waves for the wrong reasons. Early reviews have been mixed, and Pearl Abyss saw its stock drop nearly 30% after expectations didn’t match reality.In this video, I break down what’s happening across the industry, why layoffs keep happening, and what Crimson Desert’s reception could mean for the future of AAA games.