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Funcom Restructures Amid Dune: Awakening Success, Layoffs Loom

10/2/2025

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Funcom announced layoffs during restructuring, despite Dune: Awakening selling over 1 million copies since its June 2025 launch.
Dune: Awakening is described as Funcom's biggest release in 32 years, with a major console launch planned for next year.
The company did not disclose how many employees were affected, while restructuring aims to lower costs amid declining player engagement.

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Funcom announced layoffs during restructuring, despite Dune: Awakening selling over 1 million copies since its June 2025 launch.
Dune: Awakening is described as Funcom's biggest release in 32 years, with a major console launch planned for next year.
The company did not disclose how many employees were affected, while restructuring aims to lower costs amid declining player engagement.