It was a roller coaster of a job! - Anonymous employee Activision Employee Review

4.0
May 29, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You received the chance to test games before they are release to the general public. This offers you the chance to obtain braging rights to your friends. Break into the video game industry Fun environment

Cons

Long hours. There are days you will be working Monday through Saturday or Sunday making sure games get submitted on time. Tedious and repetitive work.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Love to work within gaming, office is nice, and analytics function is strong. Company events are a plus, as are perks for games and Microsoft items.

Cons

Annual layoffs, can usually expect 1,000 or more people let go across XGS with a hundred or so from Activision. Work-life balance could be better, and compensation is squarely median or a bit lower for the industry.

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits relaxed culture unless you work on game development

Cons

too relaxed if not working directly on the game

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