King, the studio behind Candy Crush Saga, has reached a collective bargaining agreement with its workers, preventing a planned strike.
The agreement marks a significant moment for game industry labor organizing. King's workforce secured terms through negotiations that address worker concerns over compensation, working conditions, and job security.
The deal comes as labor organizing efforts gain momentum across the tech and gaming sectors. Workers at major studios have increasingly pursued unionization efforts over the past two years, citing crunch culture and workplace conditions.
Terms of King's agreement were not immediately disclosed. The studio, owned by Activision Blizzard, employs hundreds globally and generates substantial revenue through mobile gaming titles.
The resolution demonstrates that developers and publishers can reach settlements through negotiation rather than prolonged labor disputes. Industry observers are watching how this agreement shapes future labor discussions at other gaming companies.
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