Sumo Group Cutting 15% Staff amid Gaming Success

Sumo Group, the company overseeing Still Wakes the Deep publisher Secret Mode and games like Sackboy: A Big Adventure, has announced layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce. This reduction impacts approximately 250 employees across its global studios in Canada, the UK, Poland, Czech Republic, and India. The company cited the tough decisions as part of a strategy to navigate upcoming industry challenges and ensure business sustainability. This follows a trend in the gaming industry where multiple companies, including Microsoft, EA, and Sony, have also faced significant layoffs, impacting over 10,000 developers in recent years.

Sumo Group is laying off employees to better navigate upcoming challenges in the gaming industry and ensure the long-term security of the business. This decision is part of a broader trend affecting many companies due to economic pressures and shifting market conditions.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure, one of the notable games under Sumo Digital’s portfolio, is a platformer spin-off from the LittleBigPlanet series. Known for its colorful and whimsical world, it was released in November 2020 for PlayStation consoles and later for PC. The game's protagonist, Sackboy, has been a beloved character in the PlayStation ecosystem, often praised for its creative gameplay elements and family-friendly appeal.