The news that RuneScape developer Jagex has laid off an unspecified number of employees - just weeks after launching its new open-world survival title RuneScape: Dragonwilds - is yet another reminder of the gaming industry's turbulent restructuring phase in 2025. While the studio was quick to assure fans that ongoing game development will remain unaffected, the layoffs underscore deeper shifts in how studios are adapting to economic pressure, evolving development models, and shifting player expectations...
