On February 18, NetEase unexpectedly laid off members of the Marvel Rivals development team, including its game director, just two months after the hero shooter achieved remarkable success. The layoffs primarily targeted the Seattle support team while maintaining the core Guangzhou team. Despite the financial success—over 20 million players and $136 million earned in the first month—the industry reacted in disbelief. NetEase's maneuver may reflect a broader trend of pulling back from overseas development, raising questions about job security in successful projects.
"We are investing more, not less, into the evolution and growth of this game. We're excited to deliver new super hero characters, maps, features, and content."
"The free-to-play game accumulated over 20 million players in its first month, and is estimated to have brought in over $136 million in revenue."
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