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Unity starts 2024 by laying off 1,800 employees as part of ongoing "reset"

Unity has announced a further round of layoffs, less than two months after its previous job cuts, that'll see it elimin…

Shortly after, it announced it was ending its agreement with Weta FX, resulting in the loss of 265 jobs - the company's fourth round of layoffs since the start of 2022. This time, around 1,800 employees (approximately 25 percent of Unity's workforce) will be affected, with the company saying the cuts come as it "restructures and refocuses on its core business" and seeks to "position itself for long-term and profitable growth." In a statement provided to The Verge, Unity confirmed the layoffs would impact "25% of our total workforce across all teams", adding, "This decision was not taken lightly, and we extend our deepest gratitude to those affected for their dedication and contributions."

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