Funcom Announces Layoffs Despite Its Two Major Survival Games: The Industry Shift After Dune: Awakening
A successful launch does not guarantee job security for the people who made it possible. On October 14, 2026, Funcom announced another restructuring, staff reductions and the planned departure of CEO Rui Casais. The decision follows the completion of Dune: Awakening's major multiplatform launch cycle. Behind the shift toward long-term live operations lies a broader industry question: how should developers allocate resources between creating a major game and sustaining it after release?