California-based Ascendant Studios has laid off “about 45%” of its workers, the studio mentioned in an announcement.
Ascendant Studios’s CEO, Bret Robbins, introduced the information on X, calling it a “painfully tough however crucial choice.”
The layoffs come three weeks after releasing the studio’s first sport, Immortals of Aveum.
In line with Polygon, 40 workers have been let go from the studio. As of April 2023, the unbiased developer employed over 100 individuals.
A former employee informed Polygon that low gross sales have been the first cause for the layoffs. One other mentioned a number of extra workers have been dismissed within the weeks main as much as the announcement.
Robbins mentioned the studio will proceed to assist growth for the Immortals of Aveum IP with “future updates and affords.”
“This was a painfully tough however crucial choice that was not made flippantly,” mentioned Robbins.
“We’re supporting these affected in each approach we are able to, together with complete severance packages and job placement help, in addition to assist providers for individuals who stay.
“I’m so happy with what our unbiased growth workforce has achieved with Immortals of Aveum. Collectively we have created a brand new AAA studio, a brand new IP, on new expertise, throughout an period of our business when that’s exceedingly uncommon. We have poured our ardour into Immortals, whereas sporting our hearts on our sleeves.”
He concluded: “Thanks from the underside of my coronary heart to your invaluable contributions to Ascendant’s tradition and your great impression on bringing Immortals of Aveum to life. We want you nothing however success within the subsequent chapter of your careers.”
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