Layoffs Reported for Funko Fusion Developer

Overview of Recent Layoffs at 10:10 Games

Layoffs at 10:10 Games reportedly stemmed from the disappointing launch of Funko Fusion.
Approximately 19 positions were thought to be affected.

In January 2025, 10:10 Games, the studio behind the recently launched game Funko Fusion, conducted layoffs that impacted around 19 employees. This move came just five months after the game’s lackluster release in September 2024, which did not meet expectations in either sales or reviews.

As the new year unfolds, the gaming industry has already witnessed a troubling rise in layoffs. Earlier in January, Ubisoft announced significant job cuts and the closure of one of its studios, while Rocksteady followed suit after the underperformance of its title, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Furthermore, in February, teams from Rumbleverse, the Smite 2 developers, and the creators of Crysis have also disclosed job reductions. Compounding these reports, newly surfaced information suggests further restructuring at UK-based 10:10 Games emerged soon after its inaugural title was launched.

According to a report by Insider Gaming, 10:10 Games informed impacted employees about the layoffs in mid-January, promising support during the transition which ultimately went unfulfilled. Reportedly, those laid off received little assistance, with severance packages provided merely meeting basic legal requirements rather than being comprehensive. The hastily executed layoffs wrapped up by the end of January, including only compensation for notice periods and outstanding vacation time, despite prior encouragement from the studio for employees to take leave. Insiders have suggested that management might have orchestrated the layoffs in advance, encouraging staff to take time off as a cost-saving measure.

Funko Fusion’s Underperformance Linked to Layoff Decisions

Detailed discussions among industry insiders indicate that the underwhelming reception of Funko Fusion may have directly influenced the layoffs at 10:10 Games. Characterized as a “complete commercial and critical failure, ”the game’s disappointing performance has apparently limited the studio’s ability to secure funding for further projects. Reports suggest that the layoff decision was driven by the “needs”related to a future project that remains in conceptual stages. Notably, these cost-cutting measures did not extend to the studio’s upper management.

Despite the turbulent circumstances, 10:10 Games appears to be forging ahead with post-launch support for Funko Fusion. As recently as February, the studio announced a collaboration with Universal to introduce iconic horror characters, such as Dracula and the Invisible Man, into the game.

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