PUBG-maker Krafton announces voluntary resignation program amid AI shift
Krafton, the company behind PUBG, is offering South Korean employees a voluntary resignation deal as it pivots to an AI-first strategy.
This isn't about financial trouble—Krafton actually had record profits in the most recent third quarter.
Instead, the move follows their big plan to invest more in artificial intelligence and signals a major shift in how they want to build future games.
What's included for employees?
Those who opt in can get generous severance: up to six months' salary for newer staff and up to three years' pay for veterans with over 11 years at the company.
Krafton has also paused most hiring, now focusing mainly on roles related to AI and new game ideas.
The company stresses this isn't a layoff but a chance for people to rethink their career paths as gaming goes more AI-driven.