Rovio lays off 20 staff at Ruby Games as it refocuses on Angry Birds

Published 11 Nov 2026 · Games Atlas Editorial · Layoffs & Job Cuts · Companies: Rovio Entertainment, Ruby Games, SEGA

Games Atlas summary: Rovio has cut around 20 staff at Ruby Games, its İzmir-based studio. A small team will keep running Ruby's existing hybridcasual catalogue. Rovio cites challenging market conditions and a tighter focus on Angry Birds. The cut extends a Sega-era restructuring around Angry Birds and Sonic.

Ruby Games moves into catalogue maintenance

• Rovio keeps the studio open to operate its existing portfolio.
• Retained titles include Hunter Assassin, Beauty Care and My Tidy Life.
• All affected employees are offered outplacement support.
• Rovio says the market has become increasingly challenging.

A $40m acquisition is scaled down

• Rovio announced the Ruby Games acquisition in 2021.
• It completed the multi-stage buyout in 2022.
• The deal was worth an estimated $40m.
• Rovio never officially disclosed the final cost.

Sega ownership narrows Rovio to two franchises

• Rovio laid off 36 staff in October 2025 after Angry Birds Dream Blast underperformed.
• Those cuts came during Rovio's integration into parent company Sega.
• Rovio Copenhagen is closing after Sonic Blitz was cancelled.
• CEO Alexandre Pelletier-Normand has refocused the company on Angry Birds and Sonic games.
• Ruby's catalogue sits outside both franchises, which makes it a natural target for downsizing.

Sources

• Rovio cuts 20 staff at Turkish studio Ruby Games – Mobilegamer.biz (mobilegamer.biz)