Naughty Dog lays off dozens of contractors amidst game industry layoffs trend

Naughty Dog, the studio behind the popular game The Last of Us, has reportedly laid off dozens of contractors. Despite the game industry experiencing record revenues, studios are cutting staff. The layoffs at Naughty Dog come as part of a trend of massive layoffs in the game industry this year. At least 25 developers working on the multiplayer project for The Last of Us have been let go, although the project has not been canceled. Sources allege that impacted developers and remaining employees are being pressured to keep the news quiet. This news adds to the growing list of video game studios suffering from layoffs.