Overview
- Kabam confirmed on Monday that it has consolidated its Los Angeles office and laid off an unspecified number of employees as part of the change in operations.
- The company issued a brief statement saying the decision came after a review of strategic priorities and that it remains focused on its current slate and partners.
- No WARN notices tied to the layoffs have appeared in California's Employment Development Department records as of the reports, and the exact number of job losses has not been disclosed.
- At least one former LA staff member posted on LinkedIn that they had been laid off and are now seeking work, highlighting the immediate human impact of the consolidation.
- The move continues a longer trend for Kabam since its 2015 LA expansions and its 2017 acquisition by Netmarble, coming after several recent title closures and leaving the studio reliant on a smaller live portfolio such as Marvel Contest of Champions and Shop Titans.