Until Dawn Developer Lays Off Staff Ahead of Release
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Until Dawn Developer Lays Off Staff Ahead of Release
Devastating News for Gaming Industry: Layoffs Ahead of Release
The gaming industry has been hit with another wave of layoffs, this time affecting the British studio Ballistic Moon, the developer behind the highly anticipated Until Dawn remake. The news comes just weeks before the game’s release on October 4th.
What We Know So Far
While the studio has not formally acknowledged the layoffs, at least two former developers have announced their redundancies on LinkedIn. This raises concerns about the impact of the layoffs on the game’s development and the lives of those affected.
A Devastating Year for Gaming Industry Employees
This news comes as part of a larger trend in the gaming industry, with over 11,500 people having lost their jobs so far in 2024. This is a heartbreaking reminder of the uncertainty and fragility of careers in the gaming industry.
In their own words, Cassy Cornish, a former Junior Game Designer, said they are sadly being made redundant, while Harry Williams, a former Technical Designer, expressed their love for working with the team and hope to cross paths again in the future.
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Devastating News for Gaming Industry: Layoffs Ahead of Release
The gaming industry has been hit with another wave of layoffs, this time affecting the British studio Ballistic Moon, the developer behind the highly anticipated Until Dawn remake. The news comes just weeks before the game’s release on October 4th.
What We Know So Far
While the studio has not formally acknowledged the layoffs, at least two former developers have announced their redundancies on LinkedIn. This raises concerns about the impact of the layoffs on the game’s development and the lives of those affected.
A Devastating Year for Gaming Industry Employees
This news comes as part of a larger trend in the gaming industry, with over 11,500 people having lost their jobs so far in 2024. This is a heartbreaking reminder of the uncertainty and fragility of careers in the gaming industry.
In their own words, Cassy Cornish, a former Junior Game Designer, said they are sadly being made redundant, while Harry Williams, a former Technical Designer, expressed their love for working with the team and hope to cross paths again in the future.
