Games Atlas Logo
Games AtlasAlpha

Games Industry Intelligence

← BACK TO INSIGHTS FEED

10:10 Games hit with layoffs after Funko Fusion fails commercially and critically

Summary
Funko Fusion developer 10:10 Games has reportedly cut around 20 staff members
The decision follows the "complete commercial and critical failure" of the studio's debut title
Studio founded in 2021 by Traveller's Tales veterans, launched its first and only game in September 2024
Cuts come after the studio failed to secure funding for a future project
01

Layoffs confirmed - around 20 staff affected

Approximately 20 employees at 10:10 Games were reportedly let go in mid-January
Some staff learned of the cuts while on vacation
Severance offered was described as "the bare legal minimum" plus unused holiday pay
"Complete commercial and critical failure"
— Insider Gaming sources on Funko Fusion's performance
02

Funko Fusion - a debut that sank the studio's future

Funko Fusion launched in September 2024 as the studio's first and only title
The game failed both commercially and critically, leaving no financial runway for a follow-up project
10:10 Games was founded in 2021 by Traveller's Tales veterans Jon Burton and Arthur Parsons
The Warrington-based studio struggled to attract funding for a next project after the launch
03

Outlook - future of the studio remains uncertain

With no confirmed next project and major staff cuts, the studio's continuity is in question
10:10 Games has not yet issued an official response to requests for clarification
The situation highlights the high risk of single-title studios launching into a crowded market without a commercial safety net
Events
Companies
Games
Locations
United Kingdom
SYNTHESIZED FROM:

COMPILED BY

RELATED ARTICLES
EXPLORE MORE
Romero Games survives funding collapse but warns this downturn is "definitely crashier" than 1983Gaming industry in 2025: EA buyout, AI in game development, and live service collapse reshape the marketUK gaming layoffs end 14-year growth streak - what studios do nextcompetitive landscape and market map

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!