Crytek has finally addressed the situation regarding Crysis 4, and the news isn’t what fans were hoping for. The game’s development is at a standstill, and to make matters worse, the company is slashing its workforce by 15%.
Let’s delve into what this means. Crytek openly shared that they paused work on the next installment of Crysis since the latter part of 2024. Their attention has shifted toward bolstering Hunt: Showdown 1896. While they claim this pivot is due to Hunt’s “growth,” their financial situation tells a different story—one of tightening budgets and tough decisions.
What does this mean for the people behind the games? Roughly 60 employees are facing job cuts, leaving the future of Crysis in a foggy haze.
In their official statement on X, Crytek expressed the unfortunate reality: they can’t keep business as usual if they want to stay financially afloat. They strongly affirm their belief in Crytek’s potential, stating, “With Hunt: Showdown 1896, we have a powerhouse gaming service and are fully committed to its ongoing success.”
Even with plans to further develop Hunt, there’s no word on when—or if—Crysis 4 might get back on track. The statement made only a fleeting mention of Crysis, confirming what fans feared: the game remains on pause, without any timeline for resumption.
For now, it seems Crysis 4 enthusiasts will have to wait patiently as the company navigates its current challenges.
