Update as of January 18, 2024: GamesIndustry.biz has received confirmation from Nexon regarding the layoffs at Pixelberry, although the company has not disclosed the exact number of individuals affected.
In a development reported on January 17, 2024, Pixelberry Studios, based in California and owned by Nexon, has joined the growing list of game studios experiencing workforce reductions.
According to Game Developer, an unspecified number of employees have been laid off at the mobile studio, with many sharing news of their departures on LinkedIn. The impacted personnel reportedly include programmers, artists, producers, and quality assurance (QA) workers.
GamesIndustry.biz has sought confirmation and comments from Nexon regarding the situation. Pixelberry Studios, renowned for its interactive narrative mobile games like Choices: Stories You Play and High School Story, was acquired by Nexon in 2017.
