Gamasutra is reporting that Gameloft's Auckland studio has been closed down, at the cost of around 160 jobs.
The site has been in touch with two now-former employees, who confirmed the closure and the approximate number of workers affected.
That figure made Gameloft Auckland the largest video games developer in New Zealand.
The studio's game credits include Country Friends, Zoo Rescue, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Silent Ops, and Playful Minds Math.