Gaming industry reportedly loses 10,977 jobs so far in 2026, topping 2025's total

A post citing the ASGC Games Industry Layoffs Tracker puts 2026 gaming job losses at 10,977, above 2025's 9,197, and says the tracker estimates losses could reach 13,077 by December. It also reports around 35 studio closures and 161 studios affected by layoffs. A commentator argues that, if AI is playing a role in weak junior hiring or tech layoffs, US firms' willingness to cut jobs may matter more than AI capabilities or adoption.