Civilization 7 Developer Firaxis Holds Layoffs

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Developers at Firaxis, makers of Civilization 7, are undergoing layoffs. Several affected staff members have shared on social media platforms that they’ve been terminated from the company.

Among those who were released from the company are writer Emma Kidwell, producer Maya H, lead character artist Matthew Davis, and others.

Hi there! This morning, I sadly lost my job at Firaxis, but I’ve been responsible for creating scriptlines for Civilization VII (under a non-disclosure agreement currently) as well as characters like Deadpool and Storm in Marvel’s Midnight Suns.

Said Maya H, “”I was laid off this morning from Firaxis, which was my favorite job I’ve had.”

What Did 2K Say About The Firaxis Layoffs?

In a statement on the matter, 2K confirmed the layoffs at Firaxis were part of the a “restructure”.

Today, we’re announcing a downsizing of the team at Firaxis Games. This move is part of their ongoing effort to streamline their workflow, promoting flexibility, teamwork, and innovative thinking within their development process.

The team at TopMob sought further details about the number of individuals affected by the recent layoffs. If we receive a reply, we’ll make sure to update this article promptly.

Lately, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, stated that Civilization 7 faced issues during its debut. He acknowledged that this seems to be a common trend in the series. Upon its release in February 2025, Civilization 7 introduced a groundbreaking Ages system for players, which has sparked mixed reactions from gamers ever since.

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2025-09-04 20:21