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Ustwo Games Pivots to PC and Contractors as CEO Prioritizes Cost Cuts

Rising costs plus a lost Netflix deal pushed the Monument Valley maker to a PC-first, contractor-heavy model.

Overview

  • Maria Sayans called long-term job security a "romantic" idea, signaling fewer permanent roles and more short-term contracts.
  • The studio now employs just under 30 people, down from about 40 during Monument Valley 3's peak development.
  • Sayans said recent projects cost £7–10 million over three to four years and that future games must be cheaper.
  • She urged higher launch prices on PC stores like Steam to protect team sustainability through later discounts.
  • Ports of Monument Valley and other titles sold in the hundreds of thousands on PC and Switch, which she called a decent but not breakout return.