It’s sadly that point of day once more (as a result of this really does appear to be a day by day incidence at this level). Again in June, issues weren’t trying so scorching for Life is Strange studio Do not Nod, because it appeared that they’d be out of cash come this November. Now, it seems to be just like the studio is making ready for layoffs.
As noticed (and translated) over on ResetEra, Do not Nod shared a press release the place they defined that they had been embarking on a “transformation initiative to take care of [their] competitiveness.” The discharge goes on to elucidate, “In opposition to a backdrop of profound adjustments within the financial situations of the online game trade and its financing, coupled with a deterioration within the Group’s key financial indicators, the Firm believes it’s essential to adapt its working mannequin.
On this context, administration has convened the Firm’s worker consultant our bodies for a gathering scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026. That is the primary assembly of the CSE’s data and session process previous to the potential implementation of a job safety plan. On the similar time, administration has begun negotiations with the consultant labour union inside the Firm.”
This clearly is not outright affirmation that layoffs are going to happen, however the imprecise description of a change initiative, alongside mentions of a “job safety plan” and labour union negotiations definitely does not instill a selected sense of confidence. Sadly, none of that is particularly stunning given the sooner reporting of operating out of money.
On high of that, regardless of some essential acclaim right here and there, current releases do not seem to have executed properly sufficient to correctly maintain the studio. Previously three years Do not Nod have managed to place out 5 video games, together with the likes of Jusant, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and earlier this yr, Aphelion. The lattermost obtained pretty common opinions, whereas the opposite two had been usually appraised fairly positively, however positivity does not pay the payments. Solidarity with any devs which may be affected by these adjustments.
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