Key takeaways
- Skydance Games laid off at least 25 people, according to TheWrap; Kotaku put the figure at 30 or more (TheWrap, tbreak)
- A spokesperson said the company has decided to scale down some of its projects without naming them (TheWrap)
- The cuts came about a month after Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery closed (TheWrap)
- Staff were told on Slack on November 11 that Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is not cancelled, per Bloomberg's Jason Schreier (tbreak)
- Marvel 1943 has no release date; Skydance said in June it would not arrive before 2027 (tbreak)
Skydance Games has laid off at least 25 people, TheWrap reported on November 9, 2026, as part of a reorganization after Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Two days later, on November 11, the Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra team was told the game is not cancelled, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier.
What did Skydance say?
A spokesperson told TheWrap the company had stepped back to consider where it invests its efforts and had made the difficult decision to scale down some of its projects. The spokesperson said the cuts are not a reflection of the talent or dedication of those affected. Skydance did not name the projects being scaled down. Kotaku put the number of layoffs at 30 or more, so the final total is still unclear.
A LinkedIn post cited by TheWrap said the affected roles included producers, writers, engineers, audio and level designers, and 2D, 3D, VFX and tech artists.
Is Marvel 1943 cancelled?
No, according to what staff were told. A fan account on X posted a cancellation claim on November 11 and later deleted it. That day, Skydance told the development team on Slack that the game is continuing toward its next milestone, Schreier reported. Kotaku reported that executive producer Lu Gigliotti said he had spoken directly with leadership and that there is no truth to the claims. Skydance and Marvel have not made a public statement, and Schreier cautioned that plans could still change while the merger settles.
| Date | Marvel 1943 milestone |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | Revealed at GDC |
| May 2025 | Moved to early 2026 |
| November 2025 | Delayed beyond early 2026 |
| June 2026 | Skydance says not before 2027 |
| November 11, 2026 | Team told the game is not cancelled |
What else is Skydance working on?
TheWrap lists Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Marvel 1943 and an untitled Star Wars game among the titles at the company's games division. Marvel 1943 is written and directed by Amy Hennig, the former creative director of the first three Uncharted games. A fan account's claim of a third or fourth quarter 2027 release is unofficial; no date has been announced.
FAQ
Is Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra cancelled?
No. Staff were told on November 11, 2026 that the game is not cancelled, according to Bloomberg. Skydance has made no public statement.
How many people did Skydance Games lay off?
At least 25, according to TheWrap. Kotaku reported 30 or more.
When is Marvel 1943 coming out?
There is no release date. Skydance said in June 2026 the game would not arrive before 2027.
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