Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Marvel Rivals Layoffs Shock Fans After Game’s Success
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
Marvel Rivals Game
PhotoNews Pakistan > Tech > Marvel Rivals Layoffs Shock Fans After Game’s Success
Tech

Marvel Rivals Layoffs Shock Fans After Game’s Success

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published February 19, 2025 2 Min Read
Share
Marvel Rivals Game. Photo Credits: Marvel
SHARE

Marvel Rivals, NetEase Games’ multiplayer shooter, has reportedly laid off several U.S. team members. The cuts come despite the game’s huge success since its December 2024 launch.

Former staff posted about the layoffs on LinkedIn. Level designer Jack Burrows wrote, “Welp, just got laid off from my job working on Marvel Rivals with NetEase.” Similarly, game director Thaddeus Sasser shared, “My talented team delivered a successful new franchise with Marvel Rivals… and were just laid off!” NetEase has not yet commented officially.

Marvel Rivals Game Director and his entire Seattle based team has been laid off by NetEase according to LinkedIn posts

Following one of the most successful game launches we have seen in a long time… pic.twitter.com/x6bJMI7nKG

— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) February 18, 2025

The decision has upset players. On Steam, over 300 of today’s 1,000 reviews are negative. Many fans criticize NetEase for letting go of key developers. For example, one review called it “unfair” given the game’s strong performance.

Marvel Rivals gained 20 million players in its first month. It competes well in the live-service market against titles like Palworld and Helldivers 2. Currently, it ranks third on Steam’s most-played games chart and sits in the top five across Xbox and PlayStation for weekly active users.

The layoffs underline the gaming world’s unpredictability. Sasser captured this sentiment on LinkedIn, saying, “This is such a weird industry…” Despite its success, Marvel Rivals faces internal challenges that have left fans and former staff questioning NetEase’s strategy.

TAGGED:Featured
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Sharjeel Memon Sindh Sindh canals dispute

Sharjeel Memon Sets September 15 Deadline for Red Line BRT Utility Clearance

Turkiye visa fees Pakistan

Turkiye Sinle and Multiple Visa Fee for Pakistani Travelers

Pak ID mobile app

NADRA Upgrades Pak-ID App with Advanced Features for Enhanced User Experience

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Tom Brady Gisele Bündchen controversy
Entertainment

Rob Parker Backs Tom Brady in Gisele Bündchen Divorce Debate

3 Min Read
Ghislaine Maxwell Epstein testimony
Top NewsWorld

Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify in Epstein Case, Seeks Pardon for Information

3 Min Read
crypto theft in 2025
Business

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Plan Joint Crypto and Blockchain Strategy

2 Min Read
Top NewsWorld

Trump Envoy Reveals Gaza Peace Plan in Meeting with Hostage Families

U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, informed families of hostages held by Hamas…

August 3, 2025
Entertainment

Kris Jenner’s Undergoes Surgery to Emulate Kim Kardashian

Kris Jenner, the iconic matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, has always been candid about her cosmetic…

July 31, 2025
Pakistan

Pakistan Hajj Policy 2026: Application Dates, Quotas, and Digital Upgrades

On July 31, 2025, Pakistan's federal cabinet approved the Hajj Policy for 2026, as announced by…

July 31, 2025
Entertainment

Georgina Rodríguez’s Instagram Post Sparks Secret Wedding Rumors with Cristiano Ronaldo

On August 3, 2025, Georgina Rodríguez, who has over 67 million Instagram followers, captivated her fans…

August 3, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?