Sucker Punch, the studio behind Ghost of Yōtei, laid off 26 employees as it prepares for its next project, according to a report citing a former employee and an internal email. The email stated the layoffs were due to market challenges and the need to adjust staffing for upcoming work.
The studio has not publicly commented on the layoffs but stated it will support affected staff during their transition. The cuts followed the release of Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition, which included new DLCs and a roguelike mode featuring Jin Sakai as a playable character.