Ghost of Yōtei Studio Sucker Punch Cuts 24 Staff [Confirmed]

Ghost of Yōtei developer Sucker Punch Productions has officially laid off 24 employees following an internal studio realignment to address broader gaming market challenges and downscale team sizes ahead of their unannounced next project in October 2026. According to verified reports from GamesIndustry.biz referencing internal communications obtained by Aftermath, studio leadership informed staff that workforce reductions were unavoidable despite exceptional commercial performance. Sucker Punch acknowledged the departure of affected talent while offering transitional support packages. Ghost of Yōtei launched to widespread acclaim, moving 3.3 million units in its debut month to become Sony Interactive Entertainment’s fastest-selling first-party release across European territories. The title significantly bolstered Sony’s third-quarter digital revenues, which climbed 6% year-over-year to $4.8 billion. However, as the studio completed post-launch support and rolled out the Complete Edition alongside co-op expansions, operational requirements shifted rapidly toward early pre-production workflows. While players exploring intense multiplayer content often consult our [PUBG Mobile Asia LFG Guide: Top Aggro Squad Tactics [Confirmed]](/news/pubg-mobile-asia-server-lfg-guide) to optimize coordinated teamwork, single-player cinematic studios continue facing persistent industry-wide rationalization cycles regardless of box-office pedigree.