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Ustwo Shifts to PC-First, Cuts Staff, Hires Contractors

4/30/2026

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CEO Maria Sayans announced Ustwo will adopt a PC-first development strategy and cut costs by hiring more contractors.
The studio now employs just under 30 people, down from around 40 during Monument Valley 3’s development.
She said the shift away from mobile is because the platform no longer provides a solid long-term business base.
She advised pricing new games at £5-£10 at launch and discounting later to protect team sustainability.

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CEO Maria Sayans announced Ustwo will adopt a PC-first development strategy and cut costs by hiring more contractors.
The studio now employs just under 30 people, down from around 40 during Monument Valley 3’s development.
She said the shift away from mobile is because the platform no longer provides a solid long-term business base.
She advised pricing new games at £5-£10 at launch and discounting later to protect team sustainability.