UFL developer Strikerz is laying off more than half of the studio. According to a new report, the company is holding mass layoffs as its game hasn’t gained the traction the studio had hoped for upon release.
Russian media outlet App2Top says affected employees have been in communication with company HR about the next steps.
Over 200 People Are Reportedly Losing Their Jobs
In their report, the outlet says that the staff will be reduced from 450 to 200 people. According to its sources, they say that the problems at the studio have been “brewing for a long time”.
They say the last straw that led to the layoffs was a failed attempt to sign a licensing deal with FIFA. The goal was to hold a major event around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Without an agreement, however, all plans were scrapped.
Before these layoffs, it was reported that many top-level managers had been let go as part of a restructure to turn the game around.
In a statement provided to Insider Gaming, Strikerz says that it’s only laying off 20% of the company, but did not give a direct number. You can read their full statement provided to Insider Gaming below.
The company is currently evolving its operating model to support the continued growth of the UFL franchise into a multi-platform ecosystem. Following the soft launch of UFL on mobile, we are aligning our organization and capabilities to better support the next stage of the business.
As part of this evolution, we regularly review our organizational structure to ensure it reflects the needs of our products, teams, and long-term strategy. This includes changes to responsibilities, team structures, and the creation of new functions where needed. As part of this restructuring, organizational changes have affected approximately 20% of our workforce.
The company continues to operate as usual, fully supporting its existing products, investing in the future of the UFL franchise, and delivering on its planned roadmap across all platforms.
These organizational changes are part of our long-term strategic evolution and should not be interpreted as a reflection of the company’s commitment to UFL or the future of the franchise.
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