Ethan Crossfield 
Sucker Punch Productions has reportedly reduced its workforce by 26 roles while preparing for its next project, placing one of PlayStation’s best-known action-game studios among the latest teams affected by industry job cuts. The reported reductions arrive shortly after the release of Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition and its accompanying additions.
What happened at Sucker Punch
Aftermath reports that 26 positions have been affected at Sucker Punch, the studio behind Ghost of Yōtei, Ghost of Tsushima, Infamous, and Sly Cooper. The outlet cited a former employee who confirmed the number and said it had obtained an internal company email announcing the cuts. According to the reported message, Sucker Punch reviewed the difficult market conditions alongside the staffing requirements of its next game before deciding to eliminate several roles across the studio. The message also said the company intends to help affected employees through the transition and plans to provide further information about the next steps. Sucker Punch had not publicly addressed the reported layoffs at the time of the report.
Why it matters for Ghost of Yōtei fans
The timing is notable because the studio has recently expanded Ghost of Yōtei with the Complete Edition. The package followed the game’s original 2025 launch, which the source describes as both a critical and commercial success. Its release coincided with two substantial additions: the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion and Most Wanted, a roguelike mode that brings Ghost of Tsushima protagonist Jin Sakai back as a playable character. There is no indication in the report that the layoffs will change support for Ghost of Yōtei, affect either expansion, or alter any specific game plans. Still, workforce reductions during a transition to a new project can raise questions about how a studio will balance post-launch support with early development work.
What to watch next
The most important unanswered question is what Sucker Punch is making next. The reported internal email frames the reductions around the team structure needed for that project, but it does not identify the game or offer a timeline. Fans should also watch for the additional details the studio reportedly planned to share with staff about the transition. Until Sucker Punch comments publicly, the scale of the changes is clearer than their effect on current and future releases. For now, the report points to a studio reshaping its team after a major launch and content rollout rather than announcing a change to a named title.
Key takeaways for players
- The reported reduction affects 26 roles at Sucker Punch.
- No specific impact on Ghost of Yōtei support has been announced.
- Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition recently arrived alongside Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted.
- Most Wanted is a roguelike mode featuring Jin Sakai as a playable character.
- Sucker Punch’s next project has not been identified in the report.
Expert View
For players, the immediate story is uncertainty rather than a confirmed disruption to Ghost of Yōtei. For Sucker Punch, however, the cuts underline a tougher reality: even studios coming off a successful release can be forced to resize before their next production cycle begins.
