Development of Crysis 4 Temporarily Paused Due to Financial Difficulties

Crytek has announced a restructuring, resulting in the layoff of approximately 60 employees—about 15% of its 400-person workforce. This follows financial challenges faced by the company.

Concurrently, Crytek revealed that development of the next Crysis game has been temporarily paused, a decision made during Q3 2024. The studio is now focusing all its resources on Hunt: Showdown 1896.

While Crytek explored reassigning staff to other projects, including Hunt: Showdown 1896 and the upcoming Crysis title, this proved unfeasible despite cost-cutting measures. Layoffs were deemed necessary.

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Going forward, Crytek will concentrate on expanding content for Hunt: Showdown 1896, while the new Crysis game is indefinitely delayed. Affected employees will receive severance packages and career support.

Crytek remains positive about its future, committed to Hunt: Showdown 1896's continued development and the advancement of its CRYENGINE technology.