Crysis 4 Delayed Amid Crytek Layoffs Impacting 60 Employees

Crytek has announced layoffs affecting 60 employees, which is about 15% of its workforce, as a measure to achieve financial sustainability. The layoffs come as the developer puts Crysis 4 on hold, with a focus on the ongoing growth of Hunt: Showdown. Despite efforts to reduce costs and shift team members to Hunt, the decision to lay off staff was deemed necessary. Crytek has stated it will provide severance packages and assist affected employees in their job searches. The company remains committed to enhancing Hunt: Showdown with new content while acknowledging the challenges faced in the gaming industry.

Crysis 4 is currently on hold as Crytek shifts focus to its successful game, Hunt: Showdown. There have been no recent updates on the development of Crysis 4 since its announcement.

The Crysis series is known for its groundbreaking visuals and engaging gameplay, particularly due to its use of advanced graphics technologies. First launched in 2007, Crysis has become iconic for its demanding hardware requirements, leading to the famous phrase "But can it run Crysis?" The most recent mainline title, Crysis 3, was released in 2013, and while remastered versions of the previous games have been made available, fans have been anxiously awaiting more details about Crysis 4 since its teaser in 2020.