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Niantic Layoffs

March 2025

Niantic announced a layoff affecting 68 employees in March 2025. The company operates in the Other sector.

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68

Announced Date

Mar 25, 2025

Company Information

Industry
Other
Country
US
Region
SF Bay Area
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2026

About

Niantic, the augmented reality gaming company known for Pokémon GO, laid off approximately 230 employees, which represents about 25% of its workforce. The layoffs, announced in June 2023, were part of a strategic restructuring to focus on core game development and reduce operational costs amid shifting market conditions in the gaming industry. The company, which operates at a large scale with popular titles, cited the need to streamline its portfolio and prioritize key projects to ensure long-term sustainability.

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