Unity laid off Larry Hryb, widely known in the gaming community as 'Major Nelson.' Hryb previously served a long tenure as Xbox’s communications director.
He departed his position as Director of Community and Advocacy at Unity. Hryb announced his departure via social media.
Hryb joined Unity in June 2024. During his tenure, he stated his team worked to rebuild community trust. They also increased the company's visibility at key industry events.
The layoff occurs amid a broader trend of reductions across the technology and gaming sectors. Prominent figures in the gaming industry expressed surprise at the decision to let go of the well-known personality.