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flag Starbreeze Studios laid off staff in January 2026, citing financial losses and declining player numbers for Payday 3.

flag Starbreeze Studios has laid off multiple employees in January 2026, affecting the Payday 3 development team, amid ongoing financial struggles. flag The company reported an $18.5 million loss in 2024 and saw Payday 3’s player count plummet from nearly 78,000 at launch to just 686. flag Despite updates and new content, the game has failed to sustain engagement. flag The layoffs follow earlier cuts, including a 15% reduction and the cancellation of Project Baxter. flag Affected staff confirmed departures on LinkedIn, reflecting broader industry instability as studios face declining returns and restructuring.

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