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REPORTED · WARN NOTICEPublished Feb 4, 2026

Intrepid Studios Faces Employee Pay Issues Amid MMO Shutdown

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
123
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 4, 2026

What we know

Location: San Diego, CA (San Diego County).

A WARN notice was filed on January 31, 2026.

Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the CA state workforce agency.

Summary

Intrepid Studios, Inc., the developer behind the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, is facing significant turmoil as employees report not receiving their final paychecks following the game's abrupt shutdown. This situation has raised concerns among the staff, who are left uncertain about their financial futures. The lack of communication from the company regarding the status of their paychecks has exacerbated the distress among the workforce. As the company navigates this challenging period, the impact on its employees remains a critical issue, highlighting the difficulties faced by game developers in the current market.

Intrepid Studios, Inc. disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice filed with the CA state workforce agency on January 31, 2026. The notice covers 123 employees in San Diego, CA (San Diego County), with the layoff effective February 4, 2026.

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

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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