Skydance, created by the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, has officially announced a return to a mandatory five‑day office workweek for all divisions.

In a letter signed by David Ellison and Inon Kreitz, the company stresses that face‑to‑face interaction is essential for creative ideas, ending the hybrid model. Employees unwilling to accept the new schedule can opt into a voluntary departure program with severance.

The move directly impacts the gaming arm, which includes NetherRealm (Mortal Kombat), Portkey Games (Hogwarts Legacy), Avalanche Software and Paramount Games Studios. Rollout dates and the exact list of teams are still being clarified regionally, and the decision aligns with a broader trend of large tech and gaming corporations tightening discipline and cutting costs after major mergers. Eurogamer notes that the decision mirrors the current industry trend.