<ul><li>Cyan Worlds, the developer of games Myst and Riven, is laying off 12 staff members, roughly half of its team.</li><li>The decision is due to the industry conditions and the month-to-month realities of game development in 2025.</li><li>The gaming industry has experienced layoffs, with an estimated 33,000 job losses so far, leading to the formation of the United Videogame Workers Union.</li><li>Cyan Worlds hopes to continue despite the layoffs, as it has previously experienced tough times and remains transparent with its team.</li></ul>

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