We may earn a commission from links on this page. Smite and Realm Royale developer and publisher Hi-Rez is shifting most of its remaining staff and resources away from some of its current games in ...

Smite 2 developer Hi-Rez has reportedly implemented another round of layoffs. Whilst the studio has not formally announced the cuts, dozens of former employees have shared their "heartbreak" on ...

Layoffs are happening at Hi-Rez Studios as the group moves to reform its priorities around Smite 2. Alongside an layoff of allegedly 70 employees, several games in the Hi-Rez portfolio are halting ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Smite 2 Developer Hi-Rez has apparently laid off 50-60 employees and stopped development on three games: Rogue Company, Paladins, and Smite 1.

Hi-Rez Studios, the makers of games like Paladins, Tribes Ascend, SMITE and SMITE 2 and more filed notice with state officials that they’d be laying off nearly 70 staff members between now and May.

Despite improvements in Smite 2, the latest round of layoffs adds to an already challenging year for game developers. While Smite 2 was just released last month, it seems all is not well with the ...

Back in October 2024, Hi-Rez laid off a number of developers, claiming the layoff necessary for SMITE 2’s longevity and success. It is, once again, extremely unfortunate to know that even more ...

Hi-Rez Studio, the team behind several popular free-to-play online games, is currently going through a round of heavy layoffs. "In light of challenging market conditions, Hi-Rez is implementing a ...

The layoffs - thought to be "massive" - come on the heels of the launch of Smite 2, which switched to a free-to-play model last month several months after its debut as a premium early access title.

Smite’s esports scene is thriving, featuring regular tournaments and a world championship at the annual Hi-Rez Expo. Despite not having the prestige of League of Legends or Dota 2, Smite still ...