PlayerUnknown Productions Lays Off Staff, Halting Go Wayback 7 Months After Launch

3 articles · Updated · Game File | Stephen Totilo · Jun 4

PlayerUnknown Productions said it is cutting jobs and stopping development of survival game Go Wayback, which launched in November 2025.
Game Developer reported the move on June 4, marking a sharp reversal for the studio led by PUBG creator Brendan Greene.
Go Wayback had been in the market for about 7 months before development was halted, leaving the game's future unclear.
The cutback surfaced in a broader industry update that also highlighted a crowded September release slate and other studios revising live games and recent hits.

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