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Intrepid Studios Lays Off Developers from Ashes of Creation Team

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: San Diego, California, USA.

Department affected: Game Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Intrepid Studios, Inc. has laid off approximately 20 developers from its Ashes of Creation team, a significant move that has left many affected employees without final paychecks or compensation. The layoffs occurred in early October 2023, amidst ongoing challenges in the gaming industry. The company's former communications head expressed the emotional toll of these layoffs, highlighting the impact on the team's morale and the project's future. This decision reflects broader trends in the gaming sector, where companies are adjusting their workforce in response to economic pressures. The layoffs have raised concerns about the studio's ability to deliver on its ambitious game development goals.

Intrepid Studios, Inc. cut 20 jobs affecting its Game Development team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 9 layoff events at Intrepid Studios, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 716 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
716
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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