Phoenix Labs lays off “majority of the studio”

Dauntless and Fae Farm developer Phoenix Labs has laid off “the majority of the studio” as part of “unfortunate but necessary changes,” it announced.

The studio did not share the exact number of employees laid off, or what this means for Dauntless and Fae Farm, the former of which is a live service game, but said it will share more information about its impact “in the coming weeks.”

In May 2024, Phoenix Labs laid off over 100 staff and canceled all of its upcoming projects to focus solely on Dauntless and Fae Farm.

Here is the full message from Phoenix Labs on today’s layoffs:

Today is another difficult day at Phoenix Labs. We have made the tough decision to part ways with the majority of the studio as part of unfortunate but necessary changes to our operations.

We recognize and deeply appreciate the contributions of every individual impacted. Their talent, dedication, and creativity have left an indelible mark on our company and our games.

We will share more details in the coming weeks about what this means for Dauntless and Fae Farm. For now, our focus is on supporting those affected through this transition.

To our industry peers, we encourage you to reach out to these exceptional individuals—they are some of the best in the business.