Ninjas in Pyjamas Holds Esports Layoffs in Sweden
Ninjas in Pyjamas has announced layoffs affecting some operational roles at its Sweden headquarters. The esports organization confirmed the restructuring on LinkedIn, describing it as a “difficult decision” necessary for the “long-term health” of its operations.
The announcement follows weeks of prior warnings to Swedish staff about potential redundancies. However, NiP clarified that despite the operational cuts, its esports teams will remain in their current locations and will not be relocated. The organization explicitly denied earlier speculation that it was planning to move staff from Sweden to Abu Dhabi as part of a broader restructuring.
The decision appears focused on streamlining operational functions while maintaining competitive esports rosters in place. This move reflects broader industry trends as esports organizations continue adjusting their operational structures amid economic pressures in the maturing sector.