dailyloe.com – Take-Two Interactive Software has reportedly laid off its head of artificial intelligence and multiple team members. The parent company of Rockstar Games and Zynga made the cuts this week. This follows broader industry trends of restructuring within game development.
Former Head of AI Luke Dicken confirmed the layoffs in a LinkedIn post. He stated his time with the company had ‘come to an end.’ Dicken also noted his team’s tenure was concluded.
“It’s truly disappointing that I have to share this news,” Dicken wrote in the post. He said the team had been developing cutting-edge technology for seven years. Their work focused on supporting game development workflows with AI.
Dicken listed seven areas of expertise affected by the layoffs. He asked for help finding new positions for the talented team members. Take-Two Interactive declined to comment when contacted for confirmation.
According to his profile, Dicken worked at Zynga for over ten years. He served as senior director of applied AI before moving to Take-Two. His role as head of AI at Take-Two lasted from January 2025 to April 2026.
“We pushed the edge of what’s possible,” Dicken wrote about his team’s work. He cited applying emerging technologies to real game development problems. The team focused on innovation and novel problem-solving approaches.
Dicken attributed the layoffs to shifting priorities from upper management. He plans to write a more reflective post about his time with the companies. The exact number of affected employees remains unknown.
This move occurs amid wider layoffs across the video game industry. Several major developers have announced staff reductions recently. The industry is adjusting to changing market conditions and development costs.[]
Source: Game Developer
