Sucker Punch Layoffs: Ghost of Yotei Studio Cuts 24 Jobs Despite Hit Game

Sucker Punch Productions, the Sony-owned studio behind Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei, has laid off 24 employees, according to an Aftermath report. The cuts represent at least 10% of the studio's workforce, which is estimated at 190 to 230 staff. In an internal email, leadership cited 'challenges in the market' and a review of team needs for the next project. The layoffs come despite the success of Ghost of Yotei, which was reported as Sony's best-selling PS5 title as of June 2026, and the critically acclaimed Echoes of Sekigahara expansion. This is not the first time Sucker Punch has reduced staff after a hit release; similar cuts followed Infamous Second Son in 2014. The move underscores ongoing volatility in the games industry, even for studios with a track record of commercial hits. As the team regroups for its next project, the impact on future titles remains to be seen.