Unity layoffs

The short version

• Biggest round: Jan 2024, 1,800 jobs, about 25% of staff.
• None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
• That is the largest total among the 21 Gaming employers we track.
• We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.

Hiring elsewhere in Gaming

Every round, newest first

1. Jan 2024−1,800(25% of workforce)

   Unity said it would cut about 1,800 jobs, roughly 25% of its workforce, as part of a corporate restructuring to refocus on its core business.

   Source: CNBC

2. May 2023−600(8% of workforce)

   Third round of Unity layoffs in a year, disclosed in an SEC filing.

   Source: CNBC

Common questions about Unity

How many people has Unity laid off?

We have tracked 2 rounds of cuts at Unity since May 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 2,400 jobs.

When was the latest Unity layoff?

Jan 2024: 1,800 jobs, about 25% of staff. Unity said it would cut about 1,800 jobs, roughly 25% of its workforce, as part of a corporate restructuring to refocus on its core business.

Did Unity blame AI for its layoffs?

No. None of the 2 rounds we track was publicly tied to AI by Unity or in credible reporting.