NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals announces layoffs, faces backlash
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S Panda - . February 19, 2025
- . Update: February 19, 2025 5:24 pm
Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter by NetEase Games, has laid off scores of employees from its US team, despite the game seeing notable success since its launch last December, according to media reports.
Many former employees of Marvel Rivals have taken to LinkedIn to share the update of their layoffs, raising serious questions about the studio’s decision. The situation has sparked significant backlash among players.
Fans are expressing disappointment as the update on layoffs comes despite the game’s record-breaking numbers. Marvel Rivals amassed 20 million players in its first month only. It is a prominent name in the industry.
NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals ranks in the list of top games based on the number of users across Xbox, PlayStation and Steam. Despite the success stories, the layoffs highlight the volatility of the gaming industry.
