Award-winning PlayStation Studio and the developers behind Dreams, Media Molecule, has confirmed the rumors of layoffs and what it means for the studio’s future and its games.

Rumors began circulating recently that Media Molecule had been hit with layoffs, and today, the studio confirmed in an X posting that the rumors are indeed true.

A message from Media Molecule. pic.twitter.com/tV4ZNkdgAF

— Media Molecule (@mediamolecule) October 24, 2023

” Media Molecule has made significant strategic changes during the past year, including shifting our focus from Dreams to our new project.

We have had to make the difficult decision to begin the consultation process for team members within certain departments of the studio. This is a tough moment for the individuals impacted and the studio overall.

Every single role that has been put at risk is delivered by someone who has contributed something special to Media Molecule. We will make sure those impacted receive the best support we can provide during this process.

We will continue to support the Dreams Community for the foreseeable future and will update on future plans at a later date.”

Media Molecule joins Crystal Dynamics, Epic Games, Striking Distance, and other publishers and gaming studios that were hit with layoffs this year.

Layoffs are never a good thing to see within our industry, but they’re also unavoidable given the ever-changing landscape. We wish the best of luck to those affected by the layoff, and hopefully, they’ll be able to quickly land back on their feet.