Fishlabs announces layoffs due to “changing project requirements,” development and support teams affected
German developer Fishlabs has announced workforce reductions affecting its development and support teams, though the studio did not disclose the specific number of affected employees. The layoffs are attributed to “changing project requirements and the needs of our clients and internal teams,” according to a statement from the company.
In its announcement, Fishlabs expressed gratitude toward the impacted employees, emphasizing that the decision reflects neither on their talent nor their performance. The studio stated it remains “deeply grateful to everyone affected for their passion, dedication, and contribution to Fishlabs” and committed to supporting departing staff with “care and respect as they take their next steps.”
Despite the reduction in workforce, Fishlabs indicated it “remains committed to its partner projects and our teams moving forward,” suggesting continued operations and ongoing development work. The statement hints at the studio’s intention to maintain its commitments to existing projects and partners despite the structural changes.
The announcement provides limited detail regarding the scale of the layoffs or the specific projects or clients affected by the restructuring. The reasons cited—changing project requirements and client needs—suggest the reductions may be tied to shifts in project scope or client demands rather than broader financial difficulties.