Summary:
- Crytek, the game development studio behind the Crysis and Hunt: Showdown franchises, has laid off around 400 employees across its global studios.
- The company will now focus its efforts on expanding the Hunt: Showdown game, which has been a success for Crytek, and on its proprietary game engine, CRYENGINE 1896.
- Crytek cited the need to "refocus" its business and restructure the company to ensure its long-term success, with the goal of becoming a more agile and efficient organization.